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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,555.62, 84,946.72 and 33,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,555.62, 84,946.72 and 33,261.30 is: 45,900.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,555.62 : 84,946.72 = 33,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,555.62/84,946.72 = 33,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,555.62x = 84,946.72 × 33,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,555.62x = 2,825,438,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,438,337.94/61,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,900.57

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