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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,275.93, 83,176.42 and 33,047.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,275.93, 83,176.42 and 33,047.65 is: 45,603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,275.93 : 83,176.42 = 33,047.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,275.93/83,176.42 = 33,047.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,275.93x = 83,176.42 × 33,047.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,275.93x = 2,748,785,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,785,533.66/60,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,603.37

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