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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,141.58, 82,994.87 and 33,283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,141.58, 82,994.87 and 33,283.41 is: 45,930.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,141.58 : 82,994.87 = 33,283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,141.58/82,994.87 = 33,283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,141.58x = 82,994.87 × 33,283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,141.58x = 2,762,351,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,351,704.72/60,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,930.81

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