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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,055.68, 82,878.72 and 33,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,055.68, 82,878.72 and 33,199.04 is: 45,815.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,055.68 : 82,878.72 = 33,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,055.68/82,878.72 = 33,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,055.68x = 82,878.72 × 33,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,055.68x = 2,751,493,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,493,940.43/60,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,815.72

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