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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,985.97, 85,540.63 and 33,691.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,985.97, 85,540.63 and 33,691.66 is: 46,494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,985.97 : 85,540.63 = 33,691.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,985.97/85,540.63 = 33,691.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,985.97x = 85,540.63 × 33,691.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,985.97x = 2,882,005,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,005,802.29/61,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,494.48

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