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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,152.91, 83,011.77 and 33,297.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,152.91, 83,011.77 and 33,297.93 is: 45,951.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,152.91 : 83,011.77 = 33,297.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,152.91/83,011.77 = 33,297.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,152.91x = 83,011.77 × 33,297.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,152.91x = 2,764,120,106.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,120,106.64/60,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,951.56

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