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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,577.57, 84,977.00 and 33,283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,577.57, 84,977.00 and 33,283.25 is: 45,930.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,577.57 : 84,977.00 = 33,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,577.57/84,977.00 = 33,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,577.57x = 84,977.00 × 33,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,577.57x = 2,828,311,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,311,065.42/61,577.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,930.87

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