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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,383.62, 83,329.02 and 33,160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,383.62, 83,329.02 and 33,160.06 is: 45,760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,383.62 : 83,329.02 = 33,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,383.62/83,329.02 = 33,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,383.62x = 83,329.02 × 33,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,383.62x = 2,763,195,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,195,302.94/60,383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,760.68

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