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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,136, 82,991.52 and 33,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,136, 82,991.52 and 33,640 is: 46,425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,136 : 82,991.52 = 33,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,136/82,991.52 = 33,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,136x = 82,991.52 × 33,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,136x = 2,791,834,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,834,732.80/60,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,425.35

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