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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,663.72, 71,277.58 and 33,769.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,663.72, 71,277.58 and 33,769.04 is: 46,589.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,663.72 : 71,277.58 = 33,769.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,663.72/71,277.58 = 33,769.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,663.72x = 71,277.58 × 33,769.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,663.72x = 2,406,975,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,975,450.12/51,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,589.28

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