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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,158.72, 83,017.64 and 33,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,158.72, 83,017.64 and 33,299.60 is: 45,952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,158.72 : 83,017.64 = 33,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,158.72/83,017.64 = 33,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,158.72x = 83,017.64 × 33,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,158.72x = 2,764,454,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,454,204.94/60,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,952.68

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