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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,141.89, 82,992.25 and 33,282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,141.89, 82,992.25 and 33,282.80 is: 45,928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,141.89 : 82,992.25 = 33,282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,141.89/82,992.25 = 33,282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,141.89x = 82,992.25 × 33,282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,141.89x = 2,762,214,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,214,208.95/60,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,928.29

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