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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,116.46, 82,993.80 and 45,003.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,116.46, 82,993.80 and 45,003.66 is: 62,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,116.46 : 82,993.80 = 45,003.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,116.46/82,993.80 = 45,003.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,116.46x = 82,993.80 × 45,003.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,116.46x = 3,735,024,757.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,024,757.31/60,116.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,129.82

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