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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,996.64, 85,555.86 and 33,702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,996.64, 85,555.86 and 33,702.26 is: 46,509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,996.64 : 85,555.86 = 33,702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,996.64/85,555.86 = 33,702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,996.64x = 85,555.86 × 33,702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,996.64x = 2,883,425,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,425,838.24/61,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,509.39

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