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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,661.46, 71,274.48 and 33,766.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,661.46, 71,274.48 and 33,766.79 is: 46,586.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,661.46 : 71,274.48 = 33,766.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,661.46/71,274.48 = 33,766.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,661.46x = 71,274.48 × 33,766.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,661.46x = 2,406,710,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,710,398.52/51,661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,586.19

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