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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,033.84, 82,844.16 and 33,177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,033.84, 82,844.16 and 33,177.36 is: 45,783.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,033.84 : 82,844.16 = 33,177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,033.84/82,844.16 = 33,177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,033.84x = 82,844.16 × 33,177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,033.84x = 2,748,550,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,550,520.22/60,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,783.35

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