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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,514.48, 84,889.97 and 33,220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,514.48, 84,889.97 and 33,220.17 is: 45,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,514.48 : 84,889.97 = 33,220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,514.48/84,889.97 = 33,220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,514.48x = 84,889.97 × 33,220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,514.48x = 2,820,059,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,059,068.59/61,514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,843.83

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