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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,881.18, 71,530.53 and 33,947.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,881.18, 71,530.53 and 33,947.78 is: 46,805.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,881.18 : 71,530.53 = 33,947.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,881.18/71,530.53 = 33,947.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,881.18x = 71,530.53 × 33,947.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,881.18x = 2,428,302,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,302,695.72/51,881.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,805.08

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