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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,621.84, 85,038.17 and 33,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,621.84, 85,038.17 and 33,327.52 is: 45,991.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,621.84 : 85,038.17 = 33,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,621.84/85,038.17 = 33,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,621.84x = 85,038.17 × 33,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,621.84x = 2,834,111,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,111,311.44/61,621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,991.99

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