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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,159.18, 90,327.47 and 33,557.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,159.18, 90,327.47 and 33,557.15 is: 50,385.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,159.18 : 90,327.47 = 33,557.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,159.18/90,327.47 = 33,557.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,159.18x = 90,327.47 × 33,557.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,159.18x = 3,031,131,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,131,840.49/60,159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,385.19

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