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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,627.30, 85,045.67 and 33,332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,627.30, 85,045.67 and 33,332.98 is: 45,999.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,627.30 : 85,045.67 = 33,332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,627.30/85,045.67 = 33,332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,627.30x = 85,045.67 × 33,332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,627.30x = 2,834,825,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,825,617.20/61,627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,999.51

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