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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,323.76, 83,247 and 33,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,323.76, 83,247 and 33,466.80 is: 46,184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,323.76 : 83,247 = 33,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,323.76/83,247 = 33,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,323.76x = 83,247 × 33,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,323.76x = 2,786,010,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,010,699.60/60,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,184.30

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