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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,263.96, 83,169.37 and 33,414.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,263.96, 83,169.37 and 33,414.89 is: 46,115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,263.96 : 83,169.37 = 33,414.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,263.96/83,169.37 = 33,414.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,263.96x = 83,169.37 × 33,414.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,263.96x = 2,779,095,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,095,349.92/60,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,115.38

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