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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,842.70, 71,524.22 and 33,947.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,842.70, 71,524.22 and 33,947.91 is: 46,835.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,842.70 : 71,524.22 = 33,947.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,842.70/71,524.22 = 33,947.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,842.70x = 71,524.22 × 33,947.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,842.70x = 2,428,097,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,097,613.64/51,842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,835.86

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