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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,370.68, 76,947.02 and 33,538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,370.68, 76,947.02 and 33,538.33 is: 50,236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,370.68 : 76,947.02 = 33,538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,370.68/76,947.02 = 33,538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,370.68x = 76,947.02 × 33,538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,370.68x = 2,580,674,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,674,549.28/51,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,236.33

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