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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,017.76, 82,823.40 and 33,161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,017.76, 82,823.40 and 33,161.40 is: 45,762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,017.76 : 82,823.40 = 33,161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,017.76/82,823.40 = 33,161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,017.76x = 82,823.40 × 33,161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,017.76x = 2,746,539,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,539,896.76/60,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,762.12

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