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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,033.74, 82,842.44 and 33,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,033.74, 82,842.44 and 33,176 is: 45,780.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,033.74 : 82,842.44 = 33,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,033.74/82,842.44 = 33,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,033.74x = 82,842.44 × 33,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,033.74x = 2,748,380,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,380,789.44/60,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,780.60

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