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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,966.10, 84,161.98 and 45,864.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,966.10, 84,161.98 and 45,864.51 is: 63,314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,966.10 : 84,161.98 = 45,864.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,966.10/84,161.98 = 45,864.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,966.10x = 84,161.98 × 45,864.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,966.10x = 3,860,047,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,047,858.67/60,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,314.66

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