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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,661.05, 71,273.91 and 33,766.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,661.05, 71,273.91 and 33,766.38 is: 46,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,661.05 : 71,273.91 = 33,766.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,661.05/71,273.91 = 33,766.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,661.05x = 71,273.91 × 33,766.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,661.05x = 2,406,661,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,661,929.15/51,661.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,585.62

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