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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,729.35, 85,186.38 and 33,435.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,729.35, 85,186.38 and 33,435.01 is: 46,140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,729.35 : 85,186.38 = 33,435.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,729.35/85,186.38 = 33,435.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,729.35x = 85,186.38 × 33,435.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,729.35x = 2,848,207,467.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,207,467.16/61,729.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,140.25

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