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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,444, 77,165.92 and 33,786.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,444, 77,165.92 and 33,786.14 is: 50,679.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,444 : 77,165.92 = 33,786.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,444/77,165.92 = 33,786.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,444x = 77,165.92 × 33,786.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,444x = 2,607,138,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,138,576.35/51,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,679.16

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