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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,991.38, 84,171.81 and 34,133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,991.38, 84,171.81 and 34,133.33 is: 47,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,991.38 : 84,171.81 = 34,133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,991.38/84,171.81 = 34,133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,991.38x = 84,171.81 × 34,133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,991.38x = 2,873,063,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,063,575.90/60,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,106.06

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