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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,878.79, 84,014.37 and 34,024.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,878.79, 84,014.37 and 34,024.23 is: 46,954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,878.79 : 84,014.37 = 34,024.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,878.79/84,014.37 = 34,024.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,878.79x = 84,014.37 × 34,024.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,878.79x = 2,858,524,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,524,248.19/60,878.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,954.35

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