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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,855.67, 83,979.18 and 33,259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,855.67, 83,979.18 and 33,259.24 is: 45,896.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,855.67 : 83,979.18 = 33,259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,855.67/83,979.18 = 33,259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,855.67x = 83,979.18 × 33,259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,855.67x = 2,793,083,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,083,702.62/60,855.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,896.85

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