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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,571.97, 84,969.33 and 33,277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,571.97, 84,969.33 and 33,277.66 is: 45,923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,571.97 : 84,969.33 = 33,277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,571.97/84,969.33 = 33,277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,571.97x = 84,969.33 × 33,277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,571.97x = 2,827,580,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,580,474.17/61,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,923.18

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