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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,056.67, 82,877.60 and 33,197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,056.67, 82,877.60 and 33,197.88 is: 45,812.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,056.67 : 82,877.60 = 33,197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,056.67/82,877.60 = 33,197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,056.67x = 82,877.60 × 33,197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,056.67x = 2,751,360,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,360,453.50/60,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,812.74

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