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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,823.08, 83,935 and 33,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,823.08, 83,935 and 33,966.08 is: 46,872.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,823.08 : 83,935 = 33,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,823.08/83,935 = 33,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,823.08x = 83,935 × 33,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,823.08x = 2,850,942,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,942,924.80/60,823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,872.72

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