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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,635.07, 71,256.78 and 33,719.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,635.07, 71,256.78 and 33,719.49 is: 46,533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,635.07 : 71,256.78 = 33,719.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,635.07/71,256.78 = 33,719.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,635.07x = 71,256.78 × 33,719.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,635.07x = 2,402,742,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,742,280.64/51,635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,533.15

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