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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,628.64, 71,236.64 and 33,749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,628.64, 71,236.64 and 33,749.96 is: 46,567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,628.64 : 71,236.64 = 33,749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,628.64/71,236.64 = 33,749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,628.64x = 71,236.64 × 33,749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,628.64x = 2,404,233,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,233,750.53/51,628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,567.83

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