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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,886.16, 85,404 and 33,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,886.16, 85,404 and 33,591.84 is: 46,357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,886.16 : 85,404 = 33,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,886.16/85,404 = 33,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,886.16x = 85,404 × 33,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,886.16x = 2,868,877,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,877,503.36/61,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,357.34

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