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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,545.44, 84,932.60 and 33,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,545.44, 84,932.60 and 33,251.04 is: 45,886.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,545.44 : 84,932.60 = 33,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,545.44/84,932.60 = 33,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,545.44x = 84,932.60 × 33,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,545.44x = 2,824,097,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,097,279.90/61,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,886.38

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