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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,264.90, 76,897.35 and 30,269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,264.90, 76,897.35 and 30,269.70 is: 45,404.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,264.90 : 76,897.35 = 30,269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,264.90/76,897.35 = 30,269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,264.90x = 76,897.35 × 30,269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,264.90x = 2,327,659,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,659,715.30/51,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,404.55

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