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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,787.02, 71,397.27 and 33,851.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,787.02, 71,397.27 and 33,851.19 is: 46,669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,787.02 : 71,397.27 = 33,851.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,787.02/71,397.27 = 33,851.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,787.02x = 71,397.27 × 33,851.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,787.02x = 2,416,882,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,882,552.25/51,787.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,669.66

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