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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,482.98, 83,466.86 and 33,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,482.98, 83,466.86 and 33,628 is: 46,406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,482.98 : 83,466.86 = 33,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,482.98/83,466.86 = 33,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,482.98x = 83,466.86 × 33,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,482.98x = 2,806,823,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,823,568.08/60,482.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,406.83

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