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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,992.31, 85,549.70 and 33,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,992.31, 85,549.70 and 33,698 is: 46,503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,992.31 : 85,549.70 = 33,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,992.31/85,549.70 = 33,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,992.31x = 85,549.70 × 33,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,992.31x = 2,882,853,790.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,853,790.60/61,992.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,503.41

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