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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,849.68, 83,966.52 and 33,991.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,849.68, 83,966.52 and 33,991.61 is: 46,905.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,849.68 : 83,966.52 = 33,991.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,849.68/83,966.52 = 33,991.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,849.68x = 83,966.52 × 33,991.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,849.68x = 2,854,157,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,157,200.90/60,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,905.05

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