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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,899.33, 85,421.61 and 33,605.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,899.33, 85,421.61 and 33,605.09 is: 46,375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,899.33 : 85,421.61 = 33,605.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,899.33/85,421.61 = 33,605.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,899.33x = 85,421.61 × 33,605.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,899.33x = 2,870,600,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,600,464.89/61,899.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,375.31

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