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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,998.76, 84,177.90 and 34,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,998.76, 84,177.90 and 34,141.14 is: 47,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,998.76 : 84,177.90 = 34,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,998.76/84,177.90 = 34,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,998.76x = 84,177.90 × 34,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,998.76x = 2,873,929,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,929,468.81/60,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,114.56

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