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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,864.55, 85,373.30 and 33,570.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,864.55, 85,373.30 and 33,570.23 is: 46,327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,864.55 : 85,373.30 = 33,570.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,864.55/85,373.30 = 33,570.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,864.55x = 85,373.30 × 33,570.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,864.55x = 2,866,001,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,001,614.22/61,864.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,327.05

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