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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,263.40, 71,593.80 and 51,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,263.40, 71,593.80 and 51,263.40 is: 71,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,263.40 : 71,593.80 = 51,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,263.40/71,593.80 = 51,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,263.40x = 71,593.80 × 51,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,263.40x = 3,670,141,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,141,606.92/51,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,593.80

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