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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,007.26, 70,403.97 and 33,101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,007.26, 70,403.97 and 33,101.28 is: 45,688.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,007.26 : 70,403.97 = 33,101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,007.26/70,403.97 = 33,101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,007.26x = 70,403.97 × 33,101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,007.26x = 2,330,461,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,461,524.08/51,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,688.82

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