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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,771.09, 85,241.82 and 33,476.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,771.09, 85,241.82 and 33,476.17 is: 46,195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,771.09 : 85,241.82 = 33,476.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,771.09/85,241.82 = 33,476.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,771.09x = 85,241.82 × 33,476.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,771.09x = 2,853,569,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,569,657.43/61,771.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,195.88

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