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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,072.84, 82,893.46 and 33,213.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,072.84, 82,893.46 and 33,213.74 is: 45,831.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,072.84 : 82,893.46 = 33,213.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,072.84/82,893.46 = 33,213.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,072.84x = 82,893.46 × 33,213.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,072.84x = 2,753,201,662.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,201,662.07/60,072.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,831.06

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