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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,145.14, 82,997.74 and 33,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,145.14, 82,997.74 and 33,285.14 is: 45,932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,145.14 : 82,997.74 = 33,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,145.14/82,997.74 = 33,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,145.14x = 82,997.74 × 33,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,145.14x = 2,762,591,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,591,333.44/60,145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,932.08

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