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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,588.22, 84,991.70 and 33,293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,588.22, 84,991.70 and 33,293.96 is: 45,945.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,588.22 : 84,991.70 = 33,293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,588.22/84,991.70 = 33,293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,588.22x = 84,991.70 × 33,293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,588.22x = 2,829,710,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,710,260.13/61,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,945.64

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