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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,855.54, 83,983.89 and 33,998.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,855.54, 83,983.89 and 33,998.64 is: 46,919.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,855.54 : 83,983.89 = 33,998.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,855.54/83,983.89 = 33,998.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,855.54x = 83,983.89 × 33,998.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,855.54x = 2,855,338,041.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,338,041.91/60,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,919.94

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