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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,621.44, 85,037.59 and 33,327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,621.44, 85,037.59 and 33,327.13 is: 45,991.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,621.44 : 85,037.59 = 33,327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,621.44/85,037.59 = 33,327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,621.44x = 85,037.59 × 33,327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,621.44x = 2,834,058,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,058,224.99/61,621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,991.43

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