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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,073.18, 90,050.92 and 33,431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,073.18, 90,050.92 and 33,431.88 is: 50,115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,073.18 : 90,050.92 = 33,431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,073.18/90,050.92 = 33,431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,073.18x = 90,050.92 × 33,431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,073.18x = 3,010,571,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,571,551.33/60,073.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,115.07

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