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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,480.27, 83,458.88 and 33,622.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,480.27, 83,458.88 and 33,622.09 is: 46,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,480.27 : 83,458.88 = 33,622.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,480.27/83,458.88 = 33,622.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,480.27x = 83,458.88 × 33,622.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,480.27x = 2,806,061,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,061,818.55/60,480.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,396.32

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