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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,442, 77,162.92 and 33,784.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,442, 77,162.92 and 33,784.14 is: 50,676.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,442 : 77,162.92 = 33,784.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,442/77,162.92 = 33,784.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,442x = 77,162.92 × 33,784.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,442x = 2,606,882,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,882,892.09/51,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,676.16

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