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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,571.38, 84,968.38 and 33,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,571.38, 84,968.38 and 33,277 is: 45,922.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,571.38 : 84,968.38 = 33,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,571.38/84,968.38 = 33,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,571.38x = 84,968.38 × 33,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,571.38x = 2,827,492,614.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,492,614.88/61,571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,922.19

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