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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,744.23, 51,669.36 and 33,637.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,744.23, 51,669.36 and 33,637.06 is: 50,022.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,744.23 : 51,669.36 = 33,637.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,744.23/51,669.36 = 33,637.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,744.23x = 51,669.36 × 33,637.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,744.23x = 1,738,005,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,005,362.48/34,744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,022.85

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