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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,997.36, 84,178.99 and 33,773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,997.36, 84,178.99 and 33,773.45 is: 46,608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,997.36 : 84,178.99 = 33,773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,997.36/84,178.99 = 33,773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,997.36x = 84,178.99 × 33,773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,997.36x = 2,843,014,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,014,909.82/60,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,608.82

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