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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,942.06, 71,623.71 and 33,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,942.06, 71,623.71 and 33,055.02 is: 45,580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,942.06 : 71,623.71 = 33,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,942.06/71,623.71 = 33,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,942.06x = 71,623.71 × 33,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,942.06x = 2,367,523,166.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,523,166.52/51,942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,580.08

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