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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,599.61, 71,222.58 and 33,697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,599.61, 71,222.58 and 33,697.40 is: 46,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,599.61 : 71,222.58 = 33,697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,599.61/71,222.58 = 33,697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,599.61x = 71,222.58 × 33,697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,599.61x = 2,400,015,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,015,411.18/51,599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,512.28

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