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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,994.60, 85,551.54 and 33,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,994.60, 85,551.54 and 33,701 is: 46,506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,994.60 : 85,551.54 = 33,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,994.60/85,551.54 = 33,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,994.60x = 85,551.54 × 33,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,994.60x = 2,883,172,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,172,449.54/61,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,506.83

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