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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,266.51, 83,159.04 and 33,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,266.51, 83,159.04 and 33,409 is: 46,099.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,266.51 : 83,159.04 = 33,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,266.51/83,159.04 = 33,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,266.51x = 83,159.04 × 33,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,266.51x = 2,778,260,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,260,367.36/60,266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,099.57

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