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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,083.98, 82,916.43 and 33,228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,083.98, 82,916.43 and 33,228.29 is: 45,855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,083.98 : 82,916.43 = 33,228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,083.98/82,916.43 = 33,228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,083.98x = 82,916.43 × 33,228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,083.98x = 2,755,171,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,171,264.49/60,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,855.34

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