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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,293.81, 70,817.46 and 33,154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,293.81, 70,817.46 and 33,154.03 is: 45,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,293.81 : 70,817.46 = 33,154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,293.81/70,817.46 = 33,154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,293.81x = 70,817.46 × 33,154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,293.81x = 2,347,883,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,883,673.51/51,293.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,773.24

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