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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,709.76, 85,159.88 and 33,415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,709.76, 85,159.88 and 33,415.44 is: 46,113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,709.76 : 85,159.88 = 33,415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,709.76/85,159.88 = 33,415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,709.76x = 85,159.88 × 33,415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,709.76x = 2,845,654,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,654,693.47/61,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,113.53

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