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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,792, 85,272.48 and 33,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,792, 85,272.48 and 33,496.96 is: 46,225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,792 : 85,272.48 = 33,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,792/85,272.48 = 33,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,792x = 85,272.48 × 33,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,792x = 2,856,368,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,368,851.66/61,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,225.54

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