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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,663.77, 71,277.66 and 33,769.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,663.77, 71,277.66 and 33,769.10 is: 46,589.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,663.77 : 71,277.66 = 33,769.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,663.77/71,277.66 = 33,769.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,663.77x = 71,277.66 × 33,769.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,663.77x = 2,406,982,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,982,733.13/51,663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,589.37

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