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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,143.18, 82,995.03 and 33,283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,143.18, 82,995.03 and 33,283.17 is: 45,929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,143.18 : 82,995.03 = 33,283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,143.18/82,995.03 = 33,283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,143.18x = 82,995.03 × 33,283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,143.18x = 2,762,337,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,337,692.65/60,143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,929.36

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