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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,901.34, 71,635.50 and 33,985.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,901.34, 71,635.50 and 33,985.94 is: 46,908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,901.34 : 71,635.50 = 33,985.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,901.34/71,635.50 = 33,985.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,901.34x = 71,635.50 × 33,985.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,901.34x = 2,434,599,446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,599,446.69/51,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,908.22

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