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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,207.36, 70,679.52 and 33,351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,207.36, 70,679.52 and 33,351.36 is: 46,033.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,207.36 : 70,679.52 = 33,351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,207.36/70,679.52 = 33,351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,207.36x = 70,679.52 × 33,351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,207.36x = 2,357,258,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,258,116.15/51,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,033.58

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