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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,775.52, 71,381.40 and 33,839.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,775.52, 71,381.40 and 33,839.69 is: 46,653.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,775.52 : 71,381.40 = 33,839.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,775.52/71,381.40 = 33,839.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,775.52x = 71,381.40 × 33,839.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,775.52x = 2,415,524,447.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,524,447.77/51,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,653.79

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