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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,766.47, 85,237.41 and 33,472.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,766.47, 85,237.41 and 33,472.09 is: 46,191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,766.47 : 85,237.41 = 33,472.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,766.47/85,237.41 = 33,472.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,766.47x = 85,237.41 × 33,472.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,766.47x = 2,853,074,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,074,258.89/61,766.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,191.31

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