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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,878.34, 85,391.94 and 33,584.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,878.34, 85,391.94 and 33,584.14 is: 46,346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,878.34 : 85,391.94 = 33,584.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,878.34/85,391.94 = 33,584.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,878.34x = 85,391.94 × 33,584.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,878.34x = 2,867,814,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,814,867.83/61,878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,346.02

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