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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,207.78, 70,606.29 and 35,082.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,207.78, 70,606.29 and 35,082.82 is: 48,372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,207.78 : 70,606.29 = 35,082.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,207.78/70,606.29 = 35,082.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,207.78x = 70,606.29 × 35,082.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,207.78x = 2,477,067,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,067,762.94/51,207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,372.88

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