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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,666.22, 71,281.03 and 33,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,666.22, 71,281.03 and 33,771.54 is: 46,592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,666.22 : 71,281.03 = 33,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,666.22/71,281.03 = 33,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,666.22x = 71,281.03 × 33,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,666.22x = 2,407,270,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,270,155.89/51,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,592.73

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