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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,016.02, 90,049.95 and 33,681.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,016.02, 90,049.95 and 33,681.30 is: 50,536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,016.02 : 90,049.95 = 33,681.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,016.02/90,049.95 = 33,681.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,016.02x = 90,049.95 × 33,681.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,016.02x = 3,032,999,380.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,999,380.94/60,016.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,536.50

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