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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,881.26, 84,016 and 34,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,881.26, 84,016 and 34,023.76 is: 46,952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,881.26 : 84,016 = 34,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,881.26/84,016 = 34,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,881.26x = 84,016 × 34,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,881.26x = 2,858,540,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,540,220.16/60,881.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,952.71

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