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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,627.55, 85,045.95 and 33,333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,627.55, 85,045.95 and 33,333.17 is: 45,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,627.55 : 85,045.95 = 33,333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,627.55/85,045.95 = 33,333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,627.55x = 85,045.95 × 33,333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,627.55x = 2,834,850,683.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,850,683.93/61,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,999.73

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