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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,799.59, 71,414.61 and 33,863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,799.59, 71,414.61 and 33,863.76 is: 46,687.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,799.59 : 71,414.61 = 33,863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,799.59/71,414.61 = 33,863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,799.59x = 71,414.61 × 33,863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,799.59x = 2,418,367,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,367,213.53/51,799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,687.00

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