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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,660.59, 85,091.83 and 33,366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,660.59, 85,091.83 and 33,366.27 is: 46,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,660.59 : 85,091.83 = 33,366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,660.59/85,091.83 = 33,366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,660.59x = 85,091.83 × 33,366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,660.59x = 2,839,196,974.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,196,974.57/61,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,045.57

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