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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,278, 83,183.76 and 33,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,278, 83,183.76 and 33,782 is: 46,619.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,278 : 83,183.76 = 33,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,278/83,183.76 = 33,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,278x = 83,183.76 × 33,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,278x = 2,810,113,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,113,780.32/60,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,619.23

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