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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,998.72, 85,555.88 and 33,704.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,998.72, 85,555.88 and 33,704.42 is: 46,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,998.72 : 85,555.88 = 33,704.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,998.72/85,555.88 = 33,704.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,998.72x = 85,555.88 × 33,704.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,998.72x = 2,883,611,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,611,312.99/61,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,510.82

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