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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,933.72, 85,468.56 and 33,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,933.72, 85,468.56 and 33,640 is: 46,423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,933.72 : 85,468.56 = 33,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,933.72/85,468.56 = 33,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,933.72x = 85,468.56 × 33,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,933.72x = 2,875,162,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,162,358.40/61,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,423.21

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