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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,141.39, 82,993.92 and 33,282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,141.39, 82,993.92 and 33,282.33 is: 45,928.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,141.39 : 82,993.92 = 33,282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,141.39/82,993.92 = 33,282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,141.39x = 82,993.92 × 33,282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,141.39x = 2,762,231,033.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,231,033.43/60,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,928.95

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