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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,162.63, 70,584.37 and 32,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,162.63, 70,584.37 and 32,034.48 is: 44,195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,162.63 : 70,584.37 = 32,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,162.63/70,584.37 = 32,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,162.63x = 70,584.37 × 32,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,162.63x = 2,261,133,589.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,133,589.08/51,162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,195.02

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