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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,695.59, 85,139.94 and 33,401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,695.59, 85,139.94 and 33,401.27 is: 46,093.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,695.59 : 85,139.94 = 33,401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,695.59/85,139.94 = 33,401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,695.59x = 85,139.94 × 33,401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,695.59x = 2,843,782,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,782,123.72/61,695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,093.77

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