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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,295.58, 83,202.44 and 33,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,295.58, 83,202.44 and 33,438 is: 46,141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,295.58 : 83,202.44 = 33,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,295.58/83,202.44 = 33,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,295.58x = 83,202.44 × 33,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,295.58x = 2,782,123,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,123,188.72/60,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,141.41

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