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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,607.88, 85,018.82 and 33,313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,607.88, 85,018.82 and 33,313.50 is: 45,972.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,607.88 : 85,018.82 = 33,313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,607.88/85,018.82 = 33,313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,607.88x = 85,018.82 × 33,313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,607.88x = 2,832,274,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,274,293.50/61,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,972.60

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