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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,591.56, 84,996.38 and 33,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,591.56, 84,996.38 and 33,297.24 is: 45,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,591.56 : 84,996.38 = 33,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,591.56/84,996.38 = 33,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,591.56x = 84,996.38 × 33,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,591.56x = 2,830,144,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,144,697.51/61,591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,950.20

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