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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,311.20, 76,933.62 and 33,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,311.20, 76,933.62 and 33,727.72 is: 50,569.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,311.20 : 76,933.62 = 33,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,311.20/76,933.62 = 33,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,311.20x = 76,933.62 × 33,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,311.20x = 2,594,795,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,795,593.95/51,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,569.77

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