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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,344.96, 76,984.22 and 33,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,344.96, 76,984.22 and 33,761.48 is: 50,620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,344.96 : 76,984.22 = 33,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,344.96/76,984.22 = 33,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,344.96x = 76,984.22 × 33,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,344.96x = 2,599,101,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,101,203.85/51,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,620.38

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