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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,171.68, 91,651.20 and 33,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,171.68, 91,651.20 and 33,111 is: 49,608.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,171.68 : 91,651.20 = 33,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,171.68/91,651.20 = 33,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,171.68x = 91,651.20 × 33,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,171.68x = 3,034,662,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,662,883.20/61,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,608.95

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