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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,239.99, 83,129.94 and 33,382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,239.99, 83,129.94 and 33,382.26 is: 46,066.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,239.99 : 83,129.94 = 33,382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,239.99/83,129.94 = 33,382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,239.99x = 83,129.94 × 33,382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,239.99x = 2,775,065,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,065,270.86/60,239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,066.83

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