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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,144.74, 82,998.58 and 33,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,144.74, 82,998.58 and 33,287.26 is: 45,935.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,144.74 : 82,998.58 = 33,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,144.74/82,998.58 = 33,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,144.74x = 82,998.58 × 33,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,144.74x = 2,762,795,312.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,795,312.09/60,144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,935.78

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