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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,069.60, 82,888.74 and 33,208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,069.60, 82,888.74 and 33,208.38 is: 45,823.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,069.60 : 82,888.74 = 33,208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,069.60/82,888.74 = 33,208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,069.60x = 82,888.74 × 33,208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,069.60x = 2,752,600,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,600,775.64/60,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,823.52

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