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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,186.98, 83,053.51 and 32,957.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,186.98, 83,053.51 and 32,957.10 is: 45,478.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,186.98 : 83,053.51 = 32,957.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,186.98/83,053.51 = 32,957.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,186.98x = 83,053.51 × 32,957.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,186.98x = 2,737,202,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,202,752.03/60,186.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,478.32

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