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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,157.19, 83,015.91 and 33,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,157.19, 83,015.91 and 33,299.12 is: 45,952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,157.19 : 83,015.91 = 33,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,157.19/83,015.91 = 33,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,157.19x = 83,015.91 × 33,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,157.19x = 2,764,356,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,356,167.42/60,157.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,952.22

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