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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,127.31, 82,975.79 and 33,270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,127.31, 82,975.79 and 33,270.95 is: 45,913.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,127.31 : 82,975.79 = 33,270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,127.31/82,975.79 = 33,270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,127.31x = 82,975.79 × 33,270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,127.31x = 2,760,683,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,683,360.30/60,127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,913.97

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