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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,639.21, 85,061.50 and 33,344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,639.21, 85,061.50 and 33,344.29 is: 46,014.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,639.21 : 85,061.50 = 33,344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,639.21/85,061.50 = 33,344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,639.21x = 85,061.50 × 33,344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,639.21x = 2,836,315,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836,315,323.84/61,639.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,014.79

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