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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,408, 83,363.04 and 33,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,408, 83,363.04 and 33,912 is: 46,798.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,408 : 83,363.04 = 33,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,408/83,363.04 = 33,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,408x = 83,363.04 × 33,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,408x = 2,827,007,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,007,412.48/60,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,798.56

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