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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,663, 85,095.55 and 33,369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,663, 85,095.55 and 33,369.30 is: 46,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,663 : 85,095.55 = 33,369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,663/85,095.55 = 33,369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,663x = 85,095.55 × 33,369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,663x = 2,839,578,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,578,511.14/61,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,049.96

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