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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,577.93, 77,235.60 and 33,994.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,577.93, 77,235.60 and 33,994.45 is: 50,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,577.93 : 77,235.60 = 33,994.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,577.93/77,235.60 = 33,994.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,577.93x = 77,235.60 × 33,994.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,577.93x = 2,625,581,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,581,742.42/51,577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,905.14

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