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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,284.76, 83,193.96 and 33,428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,284.76, 83,193.96 and 33,428.40 is: 46,131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,284.76 : 83,193.96 = 33,428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,284.76/83,193.96 = 33,428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,284.76x = 83,193.96 × 33,428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,284.76x = 2,781,040,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,040,972.46/60,284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,131.74

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