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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,578.59, 84,978.39 and 33,284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,578.59, 84,978.39 and 33,284.27 is: 45,932.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,578.59 : 84,978.39 = 33,284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,578.59/84,978.39 = 33,284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,578.59x = 84,978.39 × 33,284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,578.59x = 2,828,444,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,444,014.19/61,578.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,932.27

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