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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,966.32, 84,130.08 and 33,740.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,966.32, 84,130.08 and 33,740.91 is: 46,560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,966.32 : 84,130.08 = 33,740.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,966.32/84,130.08 = 33,740.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,966.32x = 84,130.08 × 33,740.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,966.32x = 2,838,625,457.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,625,457.57/60,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,560.55

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