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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,943.76, 84,102 and 34,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,943.76, 84,102 and 34,086.14 is: 47,038.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,943.76 : 84,102 = 34,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,943.76/84,102 = 34,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,943.76x = 84,102 × 34,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,943.76x = 2,866,712,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,712,546.28/60,943.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,038.66

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