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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,879.73, 84,015.83 and 34,022.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,879.73, 84,015.83 and 34,022.31 is: 46,951.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,879.73 : 84,015.83 = 34,022.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,879.73/84,015.83 = 34,022.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,879.73x = 84,015.83 × 34,022.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,879.73x = 2,858,412,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,412,613.17/60,879.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,951.80

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