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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,531.63, 84,913.68 and 33,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,531.63, 84,913.68 and 33,237.31 is: 45,867.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,531.63 : 84,913.68 = 33,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,531.63/84,913.68 = 33,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,531.63x = 84,913.68 × 33,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,531.63x = 2,822,302,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,302,305.40/61,531.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,867.50

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