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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,045.31, 76,511.23 and 38,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,045.31, 76,511.23 and 38,524.74 is: 57,744.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,045.31 : 76,511.23 = 38,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,045.31/76,511.23 = 38,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,045.31x = 76,511.23 × 38,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,045.31x = 2,947,575,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,575,242.83/51,045.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,744.29

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