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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,639.11, 85,062.06 and 33,344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,639.11, 85,062.06 and 33,344.73 is: 46,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,639.11 : 85,062.06 = 33,344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,639.11/85,062.06 = 33,344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,639.11x = 85,062.06 × 33,344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,639.11x = 2,836,371,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,371,423.94/61,639.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,015.78

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