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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,879.81, 84,014.25 and 34,022.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,879.81, 84,014.25 and 34,022.32 is: 46,950.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,879.81 : 84,014.25 = 34,022.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,879.81/84,014.25 = 34,022.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,879.81x = 84,014.25 × 34,022.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,879.81x = 2,858,359,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,359,698.06/60,879.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.86

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