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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,438.55, 83,403.39 and 33,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,438.55, 83,403.39 and 33,214.72 is: 45,835.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,438.55 : 83,403.39 = 33,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,438.55/83,403.39 = 33,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,438.55x = 83,403.39 × 33,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,438.55x = 2,770,220,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,220,245.90/60,438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,835.32

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