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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,031.85, 82,843.98 and 33,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,031.85, 82,843.98 and 33,174.35 is: 45,780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,031.85 : 82,843.98 = 33,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,031.85/82,843.98 = 33,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,031.85x = 82,843.98 × 33,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,031.85x = 2,748,294,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,294,773.69/60,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,780.61

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