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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,486.82, 83,469.42 and 33,627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,486.82, 83,469.42 and 33,627.36 is: 46,404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,486.82 : 83,469.42 = 33,627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,486.82/83,469.42 = 33,627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,486.82x = 83,469.42 × 33,627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,486.82x = 2,806,856,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,856,235.33/60,486.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,404.43

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