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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,280.07, 76,862.70 and 33,544.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,280.07, 76,862.70 and 33,544.89 is: 50,279.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,280.07 : 76,862.70 = 33,544.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,280.07/76,862.70 = 33,544.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,280.07x = 76,862.70 × 33,544.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,280.07x = 2,578,350,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,350,816.60/51,280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,279.79

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