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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,845.76, 83,961.66 and 33,984.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,845.76, 83,961.66 and 33,984.54 is: 46,895.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,845.76 : 83,961.66 = 33,984.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,845.76/83,961.66 = 33,984.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,845.76x = 83,961.66 × 33,984.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,845.76x = 2,853,398,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,398,392.74/60,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,895.60

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