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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,621.46, 85,037.46 and 33,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,621.46, 85,037.46 and 33,327.08 is: 45,991.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,621.46 : 85,037.46 = 33,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,621.46/85,037.46 = 33,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,621.46x = 85,037.46 × 33,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,621.46x = 2,834,050,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,050,232.42/61,621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,991.29

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