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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,451.89, 83,425.62 and 33,595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,451.89, 83,425.62 and 33,595.53 is: 46,362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,451.89 : 83,425.62 = 33,595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,451.89/83,425.62 = 33,595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,451.89x = 83,425.62 × 33,595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,451.89x = 2,802,727,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,727,919.48/60,451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,362.95

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