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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,759.59, 85,228.37 and 33,465.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,759.59, 85,228.37 and 33,465.29 is: 46,182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,759.59 : 85,228.37 = 33,465.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,759.59/85,228.37 = 33,465.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,759.59x = 85,228.37 × 33,465.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,759.59x = 2,852,191,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,191,524.81/61,759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,182.16

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