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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,005.95, 76,638.06 and 32,294.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,005.95, 76,638.06 and 32,294.77 is: 48,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,005.95 : 76,638.06 = 32,294.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,005.95/76,638.06 = 32,294.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,005.95x = 76,638.06 × 32,294.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,005.95x = 2,475,008,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,008,520.95/51,005.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,523.92

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