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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,129.59, 82,977.64 and 33,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,129.59, 82,977.64 and 33,273.23 is: 45,916.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,129.59 : 82,977.64 = 33,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,129.59/82,977.64 = 33,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,129.59x = 82,977.64 × 33,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,129.59x = 2,760,933,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,933,602.51/60,129.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,916.39

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