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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,069.84, 82,902.42 and 33,214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,069.84, 82,902.42 and 33,214.38 is: 45,839.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,069.84 : 82,902.42 = 33,214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,069.84/82,902.42 = 33,214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,069.84x = 82,902.42 × 33,214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,069.84x = 2,753,552,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,552,480.80/60,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,839.18

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