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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,637.09, 85,058.98 and 33,342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,637.09, 85,058.98 and 33,342.77 is: 46,012.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,637.09 : 85,058.98 = 33,342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,637.09/85,058.98 = 33,342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,637.09x = 85,058.98 × 33,342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,637.09x = 2,836,102,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,102,135.87/61,637.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,012.92

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