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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,607.76, 85,018.64 and 33,313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,607.76, 85,018.64 and 33,313.38 is: 45,972.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,607.76 : 85,018.64 = 33,313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,607.76/85,018.64 = 33,313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,607.76x = 85,018.64 × 33,313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,607.76x = 2,832,258,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,258,261.40/61,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,972.43

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