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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,129.96, 76,594.76 and 33,546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,129.96, 76,594.76 and 33,546.48 is: 50,253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,129.96 : 76,594.76 = 33,546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,129.96/76,594.76 = 33,546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,129.96x = 76,594.76 × 33,546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,129.96x = 2,569,484,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,484,584.44/51,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,253.99

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