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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,031.67, 82,839.52 and 33,173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,031.67, 82,839.52 and 33,173.69 is: 45,777.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,031.67 : 82,839.52 = 33,173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,031.67/82,839.52 = 33,173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,031.67x = 82,839.52 × 33,173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,031.67x = 2,748,092,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,092,556.23/60,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,777.38

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