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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,266.14, 83,161.68 and 33,406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,266.14, 83,161.68 and 33,406.36 is: 46,097.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,266.14 : 83,161.68 = 33,406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,266.14/83,161.68 = 33,406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,266.14x = 83,161.68 × 33,406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,266.14x = 2,778,129,020.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,129,020.28/60,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,097.68

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