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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,065.97, 82,883.60 and 33,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,065.97, 82,883.60 and 33,209 is: 45,824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,065.97 : 82,883.60 = 33,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,065.97/82,883.60 = 33,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,065.97x = 82,883.60 × 33,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,065.97x = 2,752,481,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,481,472.40/60,065.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,824.31

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