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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,995.34, 84,157.58 and 35,147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,995.34, 84,157.58 and 35,147.54 is: 48,494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,995.34 : 84,157.58 = 35,147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,995.34/84,157.58 = 35,147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,995.34x = 84,157.58 × 35,147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,995.34x = 2,957,931,312.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,931,312.83/60,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,494.38

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