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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,189.39, 84,436.93 and 33,966.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,189.39, 84,436.93 and 33,966.95 is: 46,871.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,189.39 : 84,436.93 = 33,966.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,189.39/84,436.93 = 33,966.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,189.39x = 84,436.93 × 33,966.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,189.39x = 2,868,064,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,064,599.74/61,189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,871.93

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