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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,036.68, 76,550.88 and 32,261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,036.68, 76,550.88 and 32,261.96 is: 48,390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,036.68 : 76,550.88 = 32,261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,036.68/76,550.88 = 32,261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,036.68x = 76,550.88 × 32,261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,036.68x = 2,469,681,428.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,681,428.52/51,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,390.32

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