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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,592.32, 84,997.38 and 33,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,592.32, 84,997.38 and 33,298 is: 45,951.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,592.32 : 84,997.38 = 33,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,592.32/84,997.38 = 33,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,592.32x = 84,997.38 × 33,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,592.32x = 2,830,242,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,242,759.24/61,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,951.23

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