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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,122.43, 76,708.85 and 23,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,122.43, 76,708.85 and 23,062 is: 34,604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,122.43 : 76,708.85 = 23,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,122.43/76,708.85 = 23,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,122.43x = 76,708.85 × 23,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,122.43x = 1,769,059,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,059,498.70/51,122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,604.37

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