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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,117.84, 82,963.90 and 33,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,117.84, 82,963.90 and 33,262.22 is: 45,902.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,117.84 : 82,963.90 = 33,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,117.84/82,963.90 = 33,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,117.84x = 82,963.90 × 33,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,117.84x = 2,759,563,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,563,493.86/60,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,902.57

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