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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,296.58, 70,787.97 and 33,357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,296.58, 70,787.97 and 33,357.74 is: 46,032.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,296.58 : 70,787.97 = 33,357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,296.58/70,787.97 = 33,357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,296.58x = 70,787.97 × 33,357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,296.58x = 2,361,326,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,326,344.45/51,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,032.82

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