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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,254.52, 83,151.03 and 33,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,254.52, 83,151.03 and 33,396.72 is: 46,087.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,254.52 : 83,151.03 = 33,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,254.52/83,151.03 = 33,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,254.52x = 83,151.03 × 33,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,254.52x = 2,776,971,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,971,666.62/60,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,087.36

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