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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,701.16, 71,329.43 and 33,806.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,701.16, 71,329.43 and 33,806.64 is: 46,641.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,701.16 : 71,329.43 = 33,806.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,701.16/71,329.43 = 33,806.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,701.16x = 71,329.43 × 33,806.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,701.16x = 2,411,408,445.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,408,445.93/51,701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,641.28

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