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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,755.70, 85,222.92 and 33,461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,755.70, 85,222.92 and 33,461.39 is: 46,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,755.70 : 85,222.92 = 33,461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,755.70/85,222.92 = 33,461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,755.70x = 85,222.92 × 33,461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,755.70x = 2,851,677,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,677,363.06/61,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,176.75

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