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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,651.59, 85,079.34 and 33,357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,651.59, 85,079.34 and 33,357.27 is: 46,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,651.59 : 85,079.34 = 33,357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,651.59/85,079.34 = 33,357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,651.59x = 85,079.34 × 33,357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,651.59x = 2,838,014,515.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,014,515.80/61,651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,033.11

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