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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,145.30, 82,997.96 and 33,285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,145.30, 82,997.96 and 33,285.30 is: 45,932.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,145.30 : 82,997.96 = 33,285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,145.30/82,997.96 = 33,285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,145.30x = 82,997.96 × 33,285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,145.30x = 2,762,611,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,611,997.99/60,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,932.30

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