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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,787.59, 83,878.50 and 33,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,787.59, 83,878.50 and 33,927.60 is: 46,815.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,787.59 : 83,878.50 = 33,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,787.59/83,878.50 = 33,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,787.59x = 83,878.50 × 33,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,787.59x = 2,845,796,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,796,196.60/60,787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,815.41

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