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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,930.78, 85,462.19 and 33,635.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,930.78, 85,462.19 and 33,635.86 is: 46,416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,930.78 : 85,462.19 = 33,635.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,930.78/85,462.19 = 33,635.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,930.78x = 85,462.19 × 33,635.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,930.78x = 2,874,594,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,594,002.43/61,930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,416.24

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