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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,879.15, 84,012.98 and 34,021.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,879.15, 84,012.98 and 34,021.65 is: 46,949.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,879.15 : 84,012.98 = 34,021.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,879.15/84,012.98 = 34,021.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,879.15x = 84,012.98 × 34,021.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,879.15x = 2,858,260,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,260,201.02/60,879.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,949.74

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