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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,995.68, 85,554.92 and 33,701.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,995.68, 85,554.92 and 33,701.36 is: 46,508.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,995.68 : 85,554.92 = 33,701.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,995.68/85,554.92 = 33,701.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,995.68x = 85,554.92 × 33,701.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,995.68x = 2,883,317,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,317,158.69/61,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,508.36

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