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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,611.46, 85,023.86 and 33,317.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,611.46, 85,023.86 and 33,317.15 is: 45,977.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,611.46 : 85,023.86 = 33,317.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,611.46/85,023.86 = 33,317.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,611.46x = 85,023.86 × 33,317.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,611.46x = 2,832,752,105.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,752,105.49/61,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,977.68

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