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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,579.56, 84,979.76 and 33,285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,579.56, 84,979.76 and 33,285.26 is: 45,933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,579.56 : 84,979.76 = 33,285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,579.56/84,979.76 = 33,285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,579.56x = 84,979.76 × 33,285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,579.56x = 2,828,573,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,573,406.34/61,579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,933.64

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