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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,001.26, 82,801.77 and 32,777.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,001.26, 82,801.77 and 32,777.71 is: 45,233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,001.26 : 82,801.77 = 32,777.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,001.26/82,801.77 = 32,777.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,001.26x = 82,801.77 × 32,777.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,001.26x = 2,714,052,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,052,404.55/60,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,233.26

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