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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,709.17, 85,158.72 and 33,414.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,709.17, 85,158.72 and 33,414.79 is: 46,112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,709.17 : 85,158.72 = 33,414.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,709.17/85,158.72 = 33,414.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,709.17x = 85,158.72 × 33,414.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,709.17x = 2,845,560,745.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,560,745.47/61,709.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,112.45

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