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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,275.79, 83,182.52 and 33,420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,275.79, 83,182.52 and 33,420.80 is: 46,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,275.79 : 83,182.52 = 33,420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,275.79/83,182.52 = 33,420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,275.79x = 83,182.52 × 33,420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,275.79x = 2,780,025,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,025,781.40/60,275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,121.76

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