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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,879.67, 84,013.72 and 34,022.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,879.67, 84,013.72 and 34,022.17 is: 46,950.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,879.67 : 84,013.72 = 34,022.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,879.67/84,013.72 = 34,022.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,879.67x = 84,013.72 × 34,022.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,879.67x = 2,858,329,084.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,329,084.13/60,879.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.47

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