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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,122.40, 82,968.24 and 33,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,122.40, 82,968.24 and 33,265.76 is: 45,906.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,122.40 : 82,968.24 = 33,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,122.40/82,968.24 = 33,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,122.40x = 82,968.24 × 33,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,122.40x = 2,760,001,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,001,559.46/60,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,906.38

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