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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,285.21, 83,196.91 and 33,427.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,285.21, 83,196.91 and 33,427.15 is: 46,131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,285.21 : 83,196.91 = 33,427.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,285.21/83,196.91 = 33,427.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,285.21x = 83,196.91 × 33,427.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,285.21x = 2,781,035,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,035,423.90/60,285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,131.31

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