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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,015.59, 82,822.38 and 33,158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,015.59, 82,822.38 and 33,158.71 is: 45,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,015.59 : 82,822.38 = 33,158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,015.59/82,822.38 = 33,158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,015.59x = 82,822.38 × 33,158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,015.59x = 2,746,283,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,283,259.11/60,015.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,759.50

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