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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,087.59, 82,920.39 and 33,231.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,087.59, 82,920.39 and 33,231.23 is: 45,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,087.59 : 82,920.39 = 33,231.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,087.59/82,920.39 = 33,231.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,087.59x = 82,920.39 × 33,231.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,087.59x = 2,755,546,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,546,551.78/60,087.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,858.83

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