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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,322.79, 83,237.87 and 33,458.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,322.79, 83,237.87 and 33,458.33 is: 46,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,322.79 : 83,237.87 = 33,458.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,322.79/83,237.87 = 33,458.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,322.79x = 83,237.87 × 33,458.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,322.79x = 2,785,000,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,000,122.96/60,322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,168.29

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