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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,929.36, 85,462.97 and 33,635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,929.36, 85,462.97 and 33,635.06 is: 46,416.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,929.36 : 85,462.97 = 33,635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,929.36/85,462.97 = 33,635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,929.36x = 85,462.97 × 33,635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,929.36x = 2,874,551,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,551,528.24/61,929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,416.62

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