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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,469.14, 83,447.72 and 33,614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,469.14, 83,447.72 and 33,614.14 is: 46,387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,469.14 : 83,447.72 = 33,614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,469.14/83,447.72 = 33,614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,469.14x = 83,447.72 × 33,614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,469.14x = 2,805,023,342.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,023,342.76/60,469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,387.68

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