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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,095.32, 84,307.27 and 33,871.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,095.32, 84,307.27 and 33,871.16 is: 46,739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,095.32 : 84,307.27 = 33,871.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,095.32/84,307.27 = 33,871.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,095.32x = 84,307.27 × 33,871.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,095.32x = 2,855,584,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,584,746.70/61,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,739.82

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