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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,584.49, 71,217.66 and 33,709.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,584.49, 71,217.66 and 33,709.41 is: 46,539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,584.49 : 71,217.66 = 33,709.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,584.49/71,217.66 = 33,709.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,584.49x = 71,217.66 × 33,709.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,584.49x = 2,400,705,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,705,300.18/51,584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,539.29

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