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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,058.01, 82,875.70 and 33,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,058.01, 82,875.70 and 33,201 is: 45,814.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,058.01 : 82,875.70 = 33,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,058.01/82,875.70 = 33,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,058.01x = 82,875.70 × 33,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,058.01x = 2,751,556,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,556,115.70/60,058.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,814.97

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