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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,171.78, 83,037.72 and 33,314.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,171.78, 83,037.72 and 33,314.77 is: 45,974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,171.78 : 83,037.72 = 33,314.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,171.78/83,037.72 = 33,314.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,171.78x = 83,037.72 × 33,314.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,171.78x = 2,766,382,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,382,376.55/60,171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,974.75

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