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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,006.87, 82,802.37 and 33,147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,006.87, 82,802.37 and 33,147.78 is: 45,740.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,006.87 : 82,802.37 = 33,147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,006.87/82,802.37 = 33,147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,006.87x = 82,802.37 × 33,147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,006.87x = 2,744,714,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,714,744.24/60,006.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,740.01

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