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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,079.93, 82,902.96 and 33,218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,079.93, 82,902.96 and 33,218.71 is: 45,837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,079.93 : 82,902.96 = 33,218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,079.93/82,902.96 = 33,218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,079.93x = 82,902.96 × 33,218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,079.93x = 2,753,929,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,929,179.12/60,079.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,837.76

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