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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,611.21, 85,023.44 and 33,316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,611.21, 85,023.44 and 33,316.89 is: 45,977.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,611.21 : 85,023.44 = 33,316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,611.21/85,023.44 = 33,316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,611.21x = 85,023.44 × 33,316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,611.21x = 2,832,717,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,717,025.08/61,611.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,977.30

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