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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,002.64, 82,803.12 and 33,147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,002.64, 82,803.12 and 33,147.02 is: 45,742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,002.64 : 82,803.12 = 33,147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,002.64/82,803.12 = 33,147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,002.64x = 82,803.12 × 33,147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,002.64x = 2,744,676,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,676,674.70/60,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,742.60

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