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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,002.08, 82,802.34 and 33,146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,002.08, 82,802.34 and 33,146.46 is: 45,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,002.08 : 82,802.34 = 33,146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,002.08/82,802.34 = 33,146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,002.08x = 82,802.34 × 33,146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,002.08x = 2,744,604,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,604,450.72/60,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,741.82

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