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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,316.54, 76,917.24 and 33,581.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,316.54, 76,917.24 and 33,581.32 is: 50,334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,316.54 : 76,917.24 = 33,581.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,316.54/76,917.24 = 33,581.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,316.54x = 76,917.24 × 33,581.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,316.54x = 2,582,982,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,982,449.96/51,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,334.31

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