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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,030, 82,841.40 and 33,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,030, 82,841.40 and 33,534 is: 46,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,030 : 82,841.40 = 33,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,030/82,841.40 = 33,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,030x = 82,841.40 × 33,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,030x = 2,778,003,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,003,507.60/60,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,276.92

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