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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,132, 82,986 and 33,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,132, 82,986 and 33,636 is: 46,419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,132 : 82,986 = 33,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,132/82,986 = 33,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,132x = 82,986 × 33,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,132x = 2,791,317,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,317,096/60,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,419.83

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