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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,674.85, 71,292.92 and 33,780.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,674.85, 71,292.92 and 33,780.18 is: 46,604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,674.85 : 71,292.92 = 33,780.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,674.85/71,292.92 = 33,780.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,674.85x = 71,292.92 × 33,780.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,674.85x = 2,408,287,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,287,501.42/51,674.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,604.63

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