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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,140.87, 82,993.15 and 33,281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,140.87, 82,993.15 and 33,281.77 is: 45,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,140.87 : 82,993.15 = 33,281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,140.87/82,993.15 = 33,281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,140.87x = 82,993.15 × 33,281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,140.87x = 2,762,158,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,158,929.88/60,140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,928.15

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