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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,662.76, 83,713.74 and 33,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,662.76, 83,713.74 and 33,806.40 is: 46,652.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,662.76 : 83,713.74 = 33,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,662.76/83,713.74 = 33,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,662.76x = 83,713.74 × 33,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,662.76x = 2,830,060,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,060,179.94/60,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,652.35

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