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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,292.08, 76,835.88 and 33,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,292.08, 76,835.88 and 33,708.60 is: 50,495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,292.08 : 76,835.88 = 33,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,292.08/76,835.88 = 33,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,292.08x = 76,835.88 × 33,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,292.08x = 2,590,029,944.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,029,944.57/51,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,495.71

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