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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,709.57, 85,159.61 and 33,415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,709.57, 85,159.61 and 33,415.25 is: 46,113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,709.57 : 85,159.61 = 33,415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,709.57/85,159.61 = 33,415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,709.57x = 85,159.61 × 33,415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,709.57x = 2,845,629,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,629,829.18/61,709.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,113.27

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