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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,905.79, 84,051.72 and 34,051.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,905.79, 84,051.72 and 34,051.32 is: 46,991.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,905.79 : 84,051.72 = 34,051.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,905.79/84,051.72 = 34,051.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,905.79x = 84,051.72 × 34,051.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,905.79x = 2,862,072,014.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,072,014.27/60,905.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,991.79

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