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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,141.83, 82,992.26 and 33,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,141.83, 82,992.26 and 33,282.72 is: 45,928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,141.83 : 82,992.26 = 33,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,141.83/82,992.26 = 33,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,141.83x = 82,992.26 × 33,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,141.83x = 2,762,207,985.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,207,985.33/60,141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,928.24

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