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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,512.08, 83,505.21 and 32,916.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,512.08, 83,505.21 and 32,916.04 is: 45,423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,512.08 : 83,505.21 = 32,916.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,512.08/83,505.21 = 32,916.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,512.08x = 83,505.21 × 32,916.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,512.08x = 2,748,660,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,660,832.57/60,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,423.34

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