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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,140.98, 82,993.41 and 33,283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,140.98, 82,993.41 and 33,283.51 is: 45,930.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,140.98 : 82,993.41 = 33,283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,140.98/82,993.41 = 33,283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,140.98x = 82,993.41 × 33,283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,140.98x = 2,762,311,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,311,784.19/60,140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,930.61

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