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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,825.06, 83,936.52 and 33,967.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,825.06, 83,936.52 and 33,967.35 is: 46,873.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,825.06 : 83,936.52 = 33,967.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,825.06/83,936.52 = 33,967.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,825.06x = 83,936.52 × 33,967.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,825.06x = 2,851,101,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,101,152.62/60,825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,873.79

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