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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,589.59, 84,993.68 and 33,295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,589.59, 84,993.68 and 33,295.27 is: 45,947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,589.59 : 84,993.68 = 33,295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,589.59/84,993.68 = 33,295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,589.59x = 84,993.68 × 33,295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,589.59x = 2,829,887,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,887,523.89/61,589.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,947.50

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