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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,073.32, 82,897.62 and 33,213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,073.32, 82,897.62 and 33,213.72 is: 45,832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,073.32 : 82,897.62 = 33,213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,073.32/82,897.62 = 33,213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,073.32x = 82,897.62 × 33,213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,073.32x = 2,753,338,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,338,339.35/60,073.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,832.96

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