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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,019.98, 70,421.46 and 33,113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,019.98, 70,421.46 and 33,113.94 is: 45,706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,019.98 : 70,421.46 = 33,113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,019.98/70,421.46 = 33,113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,019.98x = 70,421.46 × 33,113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,019.98x = 2,331,932,001.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,932,001.15/51,019.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,706.25

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