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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,546.63, 84,934.41 and 33,252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,546.63, 84,934.41 and 33,252.38 is: 45,888.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,546.63 : 84,934.41 = 33,252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,546.63/84,934.41 = 33,252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,546.63x = 84,934.41 × 33,252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,546.63x = 2,824,271,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,271,276.40/61,546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,888.32

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