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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,117.14, 82,962.02 and 33,260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,117.14, 82,962.02 and 33,260.09 is: 45,899.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,117.14 : 82,962.02 = 33,260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,117.14/82,962.02 = 33,260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,117.14x = 82,962.02 × 33,260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,117.14x = 2,759,324,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,324,620.11/60,117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,899.14

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