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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,262.69, 70,771.58 and 33,348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,262.69, 70,771.58 and 33,348.73 is: 46,040.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,262.69 : 70,771.58 = 33,348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,262.69/70,771.58 = 33,348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,262.69x = 70,771.58 × 33,348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,262.69x = 2,360,142,313.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,142,313.09/51,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,040.16

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