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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,213.82, 76,792.98 and 23,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,213.82, 76,792.98 and 23,101 is: 34,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,213.82 : 76,792.98 = 23,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,213.82/76,792.98 = 23,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,213.82x = 76,792.98 × 23,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,213.82x = 1,773,994,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,994,630.98/51,213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,638.98

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