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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,664.71, 71,278.96 and 33,770.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,664.71, 71,278.96 and 33,770.05 is: 46,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,664.71 : 71,278.96 = 33,770.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,664.71/71,278.96 = 33,770.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,664.71x = 71,278.96 × 33,770.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,664.71x = 2,407,094,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,094,043.15/51,664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,590.68

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