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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,009, 82,812.42 and 33,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,009, 82,812.42 and 33,513 is: 46,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,009 : 82,812.42 = 33,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,009/82,812.42 = 33,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,009x = 82,812.42 × 33,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,009x = 2,775,292,631.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,292,631.46/60,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,247.94

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