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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,131.06, 82,980.96 and 33,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,131.06, 82,980.96 and 33,274.70 is: 45,919.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,131.06 : 82,980.96 = 33,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,131.06/82,980.96 = 33,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,131.06x = 82,980.96 × 33,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,131.06x = 2,761,166,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,166,549.71/60,131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,919.14

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