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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,855.92, 85,360.80 and 33,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,855.92, 85,360.80 and 33,561 is: 46,313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,855.92 : 85,360.80 = 33,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,855.92/85,360.80 = 33,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,855.92x = 85,360.80 × 33,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,855.92x = 2,864,793,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,793,808.80/61,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,313.98

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