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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,606.36, 71,231.90 and 33,704.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,606.36, 71,231.90 and 33,704.15 is: 46,521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,606.36 : 71,231.90 = 33,704.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,606.36/71,231.90 = 33,704.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,606.36x = 71,231.90 × 33,704.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,606.36x = 2,400,810,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,810,117.70/51,606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,521.59

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