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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,934.56, 84,087.09 and 35,437.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,934.56, 84,087.09 and 35,437.38 is: 48,902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,934.56 : 84,087.09 = 35,437.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,934.56/84,087.09 = 35,437.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,934.56x = 84,087.09 × 35,437.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,934.56x = 2,979,826,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,826,161.42/60,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,902.07

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