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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,966.82, 71,725.70 and 33,785.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,966.82, 71,725.70 and 33,785.91 is: 46,632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,966.82 : 71,725.70 = 33,785.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,966.82/71,725.70 = 33,785.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,966.82x = 71,725.70 × 33,785.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,966.82x = 2,423,318,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,318,044.89/51,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,632.02

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