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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,898.14, 84,039.12 and 34,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,898.14, 84,039.12 and 34,040.70 is: 46,975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,898.14 : 84,039.12 = 34,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,898.14/84,039.12 = 34,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,898.14x = 84,039.12 × 34,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,898.14x = 2,860,750,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,750,472.18/60,898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,975.99

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