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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,016, 82,822.08 and 33,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,016, 82,822.08 and 33,520 is: 46,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,016 : 82,822.08 = 33,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,016/82,822.08 = 33,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,016x = 82,822.08 × 33,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,016x = 2,776,196,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,196,121.60/60,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,257.60

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