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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,173.34, 76,727.22 and 35,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,173.34, 76,727.22 and 35,334 is: 52,978.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,173.34 : 76,727.22 = 35,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,173.34/76,727.22 = 35,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,173.34x = 76,727.22 × 35,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,173.34x = 2,711,079,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,079,591.48/51,173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,978.36

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