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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,073.69, 82,898.34 and 33,214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,073.69, 82,898.34 and 33,214.58 is: 45,834.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,073.69 : 82,898.34 = 33,214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,073.69/82,898.34 = 33,214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,073.69x = 82,898.34 × 33,214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,073.69x = 2,753,433,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,433,545.80/60,073.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,834.27

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