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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,140.02, 82,991.16 and 33,283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,140.02, 82,991.16 and 33,283.66 is: 45,930.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,140.02 : 82,991.16 = 33,283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,140.02/82,991.16 = 33,283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,140.02x = 82,991.16 × 33,283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,140.02x = 2,762,249,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,249,552.45/60,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,930.31

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