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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,096.83, 82,931.55 and 33,239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,096.83, 82,931.55 and 33,239.25 is: 45,869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,096.83 : 82,931.55 = 33,239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,096.83/82,931.55 = 33,239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,096.83x = 82,931.55 × 33,239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,096.83x = 2,756,582,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,582,523.34/60,096.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,869.02

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