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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,946.98, 84,124.71 and 35,459.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,946.98, 84,124.71 and 35,459.34 is: 48,944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,946.98 : 84,124.71 = 35,459.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,946.98/84,124.71 = 35,459.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,946.98x = 84,124.71 × 35,459.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,946.98x = 2,983,006,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,006,694.29/60,946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,944.29

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