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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,333.95, 83,272.97 and 34,844.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,333.95, 83,272.97 and 34,844.47 is: 48,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,333.95 : 83,272.97 = 34,844.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,333.95/83,272.97 = 34,844.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,333.95x = 83,272.97 × 34,844.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,333.95x = 2,901,602,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,602,504.98/60,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,092.37

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