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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,651.65, 85,079.27 and 33,357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,651.65, 85,079.27 and 33,357.34 is: 46,033.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,651.65 : 85,079.27 = 33,357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,651.65/85,079.27 = 33,357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,651.65x = 85,079.27 × 33,357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,651.65x = 2,838,018,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,018,136.34/61,651.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,033.13

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