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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,139.11, 82,989.92 and 33,282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,139.11, 82,989.92 and 33,282.75 is: 45,929.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,139.11 : 82,989.92 = 33,282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,139.11/82,989.92 = 33,282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,139.11x = 82,989.92 × 33,282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,139.11x = 2,762,132,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,132,593.47/60,139.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,929.06

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