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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,123.27, 82,969.74 and 33,265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,123.27, 82,969.74 and 33,265.29 is: 45,905.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,123.27 : 82,969.74 = 33,265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,123.27/82,969.74 = 33,265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,123.27x = 82,969.74 × 33,265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,123.27x = 2,760,012,462.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,012,462.32/60,123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,905.89

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