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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,881.16, 71,606.70 and 33,754.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,881.16, 71,606.70 and 33,754.53 is: 46,588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,881.16 : 71,606.70 = 33,754.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,881.16/71,606.70 = 33,754.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,881.16x = 71,606.70 × 33,754.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,881.16x = 2,417,050,503.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,050,503.35/51,881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,588.21

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