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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,954.66, 85,497.84 and 33,660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,954.66, 85,497.84 and 33,660.34 is: 46,451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,954.66 : 85,497.84 = 33,660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,954.66/85,497.84 = 33,660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,954.66x = 85,497.84 × 33,660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,954.66x = 2,877,886,363.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,886,363.67/61,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,451.49

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