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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,966.06, 71,656.74 and 33,079.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,966.06, 71,656.74 and 33,079.02 is: 45,613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,966.06 : 71,656.74 = 33,079.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,966.06/71,656.74 = 33,079.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,966.06x = 71,656.74 × 33,079.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,966.06x = 2,370,334,735.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,334,735.59/51,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,613.13

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