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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,708.17, 85,157.34 and 33,413.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,708.17, 85,157.34 and 33,413.79 is: 46,111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,708.17 : 85,157.34 = 33,413.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,708.17/85,157.34 = 33,413.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,708.17x = 85,157.34 × 33,413.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,708.17x = 2,845,429,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,429,475.72/61,708.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,111.07

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