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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,752.07, 85,217.93 and 33,457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,752.07, 85,217.93 and 33,457.74 is: 46,171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,752.07 : 85,217.93 = 33,457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,752.07/85,217.93 = 33,457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,752.07x = 85,217.93 × 33,457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,752.07x = 2,851,199,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,199,345.28/61,752.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,171.72

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