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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,214.52, 83,095.16 and 33,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,214.52, 83,095.16 and 33,357 is: 46,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,214.52 : 83,095.16 = 33,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,214.52/83,095.16 = 33,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,214.52x = 83,095.16 × 33,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,214.52x = 2,771,805,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,805,252.12/60,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,032.17

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