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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,140.48, 82,994.02 and 33,284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,140.48, 82,994.02 and 33,284.84 is: 45,933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,140.48 : 82,994.02 = 33,284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,140.48/82,994.02 = 33,284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,140.48x = 82,994.02 × 33,284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,140.48x = 2,762,442,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,442,676.66/60,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,933.17

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