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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,290.58, 70,779.72 and 33,351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,290.58, 70,779.72 and 33,351.72 is: 46,024.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,290.58 : 70,779.72 = 33,351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,290.58/70,779.72 = 33,351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,290.58x = 70,779.72 × 33,351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,290.58x = 2,360,625,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,625,403.12/51,290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,024.54

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