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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,610.59, 85,022.78 and 33,316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,610.59, 85,022.78 and 33,316.29 is: 45,976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,610.59 : 85,022.78 = 33,316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,610.59/85,022.78 = 33,316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,610.59x = 85,022.78 × 33,316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,610.59x = 2,832,643,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,643,595.09/61,610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,976.57

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