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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,881.16, 84,015.75 and 34,023.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,881.16, 84,015.75 and 34,023.66 is: 46,952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,881.16 : 84,015.75 = 34,023.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,881.16/84,015.75 = 34,023.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,881.16x = 84,015.75 × 34,023.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,881.16x = 2,858,523,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,523,312.65/60,881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,952.51

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