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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,611.52, 85,023.90 and 33,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,611.52, 85,023.90 and 33,317.20 is: 45,977.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,611.52 : 85,023.90 = 33,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,611.52/85,023.90 = 33,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,611.52x = 85,023.90 × 33,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,611.52x = 2,832,758,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,758,281.08/61,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,977.74

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