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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,584.14, 71,217.17 and 33,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,584.14, 71,217.17 and 33,709.06 is: 46,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,584.14 : 71,217.17 = 33,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,584.14/71,217.17 = 33,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,584.14x = 71,217.17 × 33,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,584.14x = 2,400,663,856.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,663,856.56/51,584.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,538.80

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