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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,089.56, 76,596.16 and 35,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,089.56, 76,596.16 and 35,249.40 is: 52,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,089.56 : 76,596.16 = 35,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,089.56/76,596.16 = 35,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,089.56x = 76,596.16 × 35,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,089.56x = 2,699,968,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,968,682.30/51,089.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,847.76

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