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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,096.54, 82,931.79 and 33,238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,096.54, 82,931.79 and 33,238.49 is: 45,868.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,096.54 : 82,931.79 = 33,238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,096.54/82,931.79 = 33,238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,096.54x = 82,931.79 × 33,238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,096.54x = 2,756,527,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,527,182.58/60,096.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,868.31

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