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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,580.89, 71,212.68 and 33,705.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,580.89, 71,212.68 and 33,705.81 is: 46,534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,580.89 : 71,212.68 = 33,705.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,580.89/71,212.68 = 33,705.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,580.89x = 71,212.68 × 33,705.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,580.89x = 2,400,281,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,281,061.67/51,580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,534.31

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