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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,788.09, 85,265.28 and 33,493.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,788.09, 85,265.28 and 33,493.17 is: 46,219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,788.09 : 85,265.28 = 33,493.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,788.09/85,265.28 = 33,493.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,788.09x = 85,265.28 × 33,493.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,788.09x = 2,855,804,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,804,518.14/61,788.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,219.34

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