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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,392.80, 83,342.84 and 33,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,392.80, 83,342.84 and 33,537 is: 46,281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,392.80 : 83,342.84 = 33,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,392.80/83,342.84 = 33,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,392.80x = 83,342.84 × 33,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,392.80x = 2,795,068,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,068,825.08/60,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,281.49

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