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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,787.14, 85,266.02 and 33,492.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,787.14, 85,266.02 and 33,492.83 is: 46,219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,787.14 : 85,266.02 = 33,492.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,787.14/85,266.02 = 33,492.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,787.14x = 85,266.02 × 33,492.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,787.14x = 2,855,799,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,799,970.04/61,787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,219.98

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