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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,888.78, 84,016.26 and 34,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,888.78, 84,016.26 and 34,031.52 is: 46,957.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,888.78 : 84,016.26 = 34,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,888.78/84,016.26 = 34,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,888.78x = 84,016.26 × 34,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,888.78x = 2,859,201,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,201,032.52/60,888.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,957.77

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