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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,137.87, 82,989.02 and 33,278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,137.87, 82,989.02 and 33,278.77 is: 45,924.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,137.87 : 82,989.02 = 33,278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,137.87/82,989.02 = 33,278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,137.87x = 82,989.02 × 33,278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,137.87x = 2,761,771,927.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,771,927.77/60,137.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,924.01

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