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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,983.62, 51,012.34 and 25,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,983.62, 51,012.34 and 25,071 is: 37,633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,983.62 : 51,012.34 = 25,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,983.62/51,012.34 = 25,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,983.62x = 51,012.34 × 25,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,983.62x = 1,278,930,376.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,930,376.14/33,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,633.73

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