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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,579.44, 84,979.57 and 33,285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,579.44, 84,979.57 and 33,285.13 is: 45,933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,579.44 : 84,979.57 = 33,285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,579.44/84,979.57 = 33,285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,579.44x = 84,979.57 × 33,285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,579.44x = 2,828,555,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,555,895.16/61,579.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,933.45

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