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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,197.58, 70,637.94 and 33,318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,197.58, 70,637.94 and 33,318.90 is: 45,970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,197.58 : 70,637.94 = 33,318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,197.58/70,637.94 = 33,318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,197.58x = 70,637.94 × 33,318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,197.58x = 2,353,578,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,578,459.07/51,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,970.50

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