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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,140.93, 82,983.02 and 33,282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,140.93, 82,983.02 and 33,282.14 is: 45,923.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,140.93 : 82,983.02 = 33,282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,140.93/82,983.02 = 33,282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,140.93x = 82,983.02 × 33,282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,140.93x = 2,761,851,907.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,851,907.94/60,140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,923.00

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