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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,621.36, 85,037.28 and 33,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,621.36, 85,037.28 and 33,327.04 is: 45,991.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,621.36 : 85,037.28 = 33,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,621.36/85,037.28 = 33,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,621.36x = 85,037.28 × 33,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,621.36x = 2,834,040,832.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,040,832.05/61,621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,991.21

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