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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,465.98, 83,442.96 and 33,610.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,465.98, 83,442.96 and 33,610.98 is: 46,383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,465.98 : 83,442.96 = 33,610.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,465.98/83,442.96 = 33,610.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,465.98x = 83,442.96 × 33,610.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,465.98x = 2,804,599,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,599,659.70/60,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,383.10

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