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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,658.34, 71,270.17 and 33,763.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,658.34, 71,270.17 and 33,763.67 is: 46,581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,658.34 : 71,270.17 = 33,763.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,658.34/71,270.17 = 33,763.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,658.34x = 71,270.17 × 33,763.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,658.34x = 2,406,342,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,342,221.74/51,658.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,581.87

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