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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,235.52, 70,697.94 and 30,021.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,235.52, 70,697.94 and 30,021.44 is: 41,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,235.52 : 70,697.94 = 30,021.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,235.52/70,697.94 = 30,021.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,235.52x = 70,697.94 × 30,021.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,235.52x = 2,122,453,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,453,963.83/51,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,425.44

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