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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,661.71, 71,274.83 and 33,767.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,661.71, 71,274.83 and 33,767.05 is: 46,586.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,661.71 : 71,274.83 = 33,767.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,661.71/71,274.83 = 33,767.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,661.71x = 71,274.83 × 33,767.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,661.71x = 2,406,740,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,740,401.33/51,661.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,586.54

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