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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,853.37, 71,562.89 and 33,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,853.37, 71,562.89 and 33,958.24 is: 46,865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,853.37 : 71,562.89 = 33,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,853.37/71,562.89 = 33,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,853.37x = 71,562.89 × 33,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,853.37x = 2,430,149,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430,149,699.70/51,853.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,865.81

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