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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,068.61, 82,890.33 and 33,211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,068.61, 82,890.33 and 33,211.44 is: 45,829.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,068.61 : 82,890.33 = 33,211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,068.61/82,890.33 = 33,211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,068.61x = 82,890.33 × 33,211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,068.61x = 2,752,907,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,907,221.38/60,068.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,829.38

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