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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,017.67, 82,825.02 and 33,159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,017.67, 82,825.02 and 33,159.51 is: 45,760.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,017.67 : 82,825.02 = 33,159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,017.67/82,825.02 = 33,159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,017.67x = 82,825.02 × 33,159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,017.67x = 2,746,437,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,437,078.94/60,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,760.47

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