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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,237.68, 83,128.08 and 33,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,237.68, 83,128.08 and 33,009.44 is: 45,553.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,237.68 : 83,128.08 = 33,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,237.68/83,128.08 = 33,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,237.68x = 83,128.08 × 33,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,237.68x = 2,744,011,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,011,369.08/60,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,553.07

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