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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,263.70, 76,895.55 and 35,517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,263.70, 76,895.55 and 35,517.30 is: 53,275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,263.70 : 76,895.55 = 35,517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,263.70/76,895.55 = 35,517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,263.70x = 76,895.55 × 35,517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,263.70x = 2,731,122,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,122,318.02/51,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,275.95

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