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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,019.67, 82,827.78 and 33,161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,019.67, 82,827.78 and 33,161.51 is: 45,763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,019.67 : 82,827.78 = 33,161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,019.67/82,827.78 = 33,161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,019.67x = 82,827.78 × 33,161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,019.67x = 2,746,694,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,694,254.75/60,019.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,763.23

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