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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,261.69, 70,770.20 and 33,347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,261.69, 70,770.20 and 33,347.73 is: 46,038.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,261.69 : 70,770.20 = 33,347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,261.69/70,770.20 = 33,347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,261.69x = 70,770.20 × 33,347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,261.69x = 2,360,025,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,025,521.65/51,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,038.78

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