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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,661.98, 85,093.76 and 33,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,661.98, 85,093.76 and 33,367.68 is: 46,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,661.98 : 85,093.76 = 33,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,661.98/85,093.76 = 33,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,661.98x = 85,093.76 × 33,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,661.98x = 2,839,381,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,381,353.68/61,661.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,047.52

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