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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,133.93, 90,236.53 and 33,502.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,133.93, 90,236.53 and 33,502.21 is: 50,273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,133.93 : 90,236.53 = 33,502.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,133.93/90,236.53 = 33,502.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,133.93x = 90,236.53 × 33,502.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,133.93x = 3,023,122,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,122,994.02/60,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,273.17

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