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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,356.68, 70,907.07 and 33,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,356.68, 70,907.07 and 33,251.02 is: 45,908.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,356.68 : 70,907.07 = 33,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,356.68/70,907.07 = 33,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,356.68x = 70,907.07 × 33,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,356.68x = 2,357,732,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,732,402.71/51,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,908.97

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