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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,638.07, 71,260.92 and 33,722.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,638.07, 71,260.92 and 33,722.49 is: 46,537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,638.07 : 71,260.92 = 33,722.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,638.07/71,260.92 = 33,722.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,638.07x = 71,260.92 × 33,722.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,638.07x = 2,403,095,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,095,662.09/51,638.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,537.29

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