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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,088.59, 82,921.77 and 33,232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,088.59, 82,921.77 and 33,232.23 is: 45,860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,088.59 : 82,921.77 = 33,232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,088.59/82,921.77 = 33,232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,088.59x = 82,921.77 × 33,232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,088.59x = 2,755,675,332.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,675,332.65/60,088.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,860.21

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