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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,027, 82,837.26 and 33,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,027, 82,837.26 and 33,531 is: 46,272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,027 : 82,837.26 = 33,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,027/82,837.26 = 33,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,027x = 82,837.26 × 33,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,027x = 2,777,616,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,616,165.06/60,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,272.78

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