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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,006.45, 76,638.81 and 32,295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,006.45, 76,638.81 and 32,295.27 is: 48,524.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,006.45 : 76,638.81 = 32,295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,006.45/76,638.81 = 32,295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,006.45x = 76,638.81 × 32,295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,006.45x = 2,475,071,061.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,071,061.43/51,006.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,524.67

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