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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,234, 83,122.92 and 33,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,234, 83,122.92 and 33,738 is: 46,558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,234 : 83,122.92 = 33,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,234/83,122.92 = 33,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,234x = 83,122.92 × 33,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,234x = 2,804,401,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,401,074.96/60,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,558.44

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