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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,977.26, 84,148.86 and 34,121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,977.26, 84,148.86 and 34,121.53 is: 47,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,977.26 : 84,148.86 = 34,121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,977.26/84,148.86 = 34,121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,977.26x = 84,148.86 × 34,121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,977.26x = 2,871,287,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,287,850.96/60,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,087.85

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