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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,190.93, 70,622.65 and 33,971.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,190.93, 70,622.65 and 33,971.39 is: 46,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,190.93 : 70,622.65 = 33,971.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,190.93/70,622.65 = 33,971.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,190.93x = 70,622.65 × 33,971.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,190.93x = 2,399,149,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,149,937.42/51,190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,866.70

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