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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,996.16, 85,553.88 and 33,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,996.16, 85,553.88 and 33,702.32 is: 46,508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,996.16 : 85,553.88 = 33,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,996.16/85,553.88 = 33,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,996.16x = 85,553.88 × 33,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,996.16x = 2,883,364,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,364,241.00/61,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,508.76

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