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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,732.59, 85,190.97 and 33,438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,732.59, 85,190.97 and 33,438.27 is: 46,144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,732.59 : 85,190.97 = 33,438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,732.59/85,190.97 = 33,438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,732.59x = 85,190.97 × 33,438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,732.59x = 2,848,638,656.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,638,656.42/61,732.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,144.81

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