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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,068.87, 82,895.53 and 33,211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,068.87, 82,895.53 and 33,211.82 is: 45,832.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,068.87 : 82,895.53 = 33,211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,068.87/82,895.53 = 33,211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,068.87x = 82,895.53 × 33,211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,068.87x = 2,753,111,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,111,421.16/60,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,832.58

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