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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,179.60, 84,428.82 and 33,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,179.60, 84,428.82 and 33,954.96 is: 46,858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,179.60 : 84,428.82 = 33,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,179.60/84,428.82 = 33,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,179.60x = 84,428.82 × 33,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,179.60x = 2,866,777,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,777,205.95/61,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,858.38

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