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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,626.74, 85,044.90 and 33,332.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,626.74, 85,044.90 and 33,332.43 is: 45,998.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,626.74 : 85,044.90 = 33,332.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,626.74/85,044.90 = 33,332.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,626.74x = 85,044.90 × 33,332.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,626.74x = 2,834,752,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,752,584.22/61,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,998.75

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