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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,920.12, 85,449 and 33,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,920.12, 85,449 and 33,626 is: 46,403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,920.12 : 85,449 = 33,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,920.12/85,449 = 33,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,920.12x = 85,449 × 33,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,920.12x = 2,873,308,074
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,308,074/61,920.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,403.46

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