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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,879.92, 84,014.04 and 34,022.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,879.92, 84,014.04 and 34,022.42 is: 46,950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,879.92 : 84,014.04 = 34,022.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,879.92/84,014.04 = 34,022.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,879.92x = 84,014.04 × 34,022.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,879.92x = 2,858,360,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,360,954.78/60,879.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.80

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