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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,141.98, 82,994.79 and 33,284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,141.98, 82,994.79 and 33,284.51 is: 45,931.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,141.98 : 82,994.79 = 33,284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,141.98/82,994.79 = 33,284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,141.98x = 82,994.79 × 33,284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,141.98x = 2,762,440,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,440,917.70/60,141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,931.99

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