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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,783.08, 85,260.96 and 33,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,783.08, 85,260.96 and 33,488.52 is: 46,214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,783.08 : 85,260.96 = 33,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,783.08/85,260.96 = 33,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,783.08x = 85,260.96 × 33,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,783.08x = 2,855,263,364.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,263,364.18/61,783.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,214.33

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