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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,159.09, 90,327.34 and 33,557.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,159.09, 90,327.34 and 33,557.05 is: 50,385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,159.09 : 90,327.34 = 33,557.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,159.09/90,327.34 = 33,557.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,159.09x = 90,327.34 × 33,557.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,159.09x = 3,031,119,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,119,030.84/60,159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,385.06

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