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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,011.60, 82,816.20 and 33,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,011.60, 82,816.20 and 33,155.60 is: 45,754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,011.60 : 82,816.20 = 33,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,011.60/82,816.20 = 33,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,011.60x = 82,816.20 × 33,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,011.60x = 2,745,820,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,820,800.72/60,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,754.83

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