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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,158.99, 90,327.19 and 33,556.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,158.99, 90,327.19 and 33,556.95 is: 50,384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,158.99 : 90,327.19 = 33,556.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,158.99/90,327.19 = 33,556.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,158.99x = 90,327.19 × 33,556.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,158.99x = 3,031,104,914.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,104,914.58/60,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,384.91

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