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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,272.97, 70,748.21 and 34,249.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,272.97, 70,748.21 and 34,249.91 is: 47,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,272.97 : 70,748.21 = 34,249.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,272.97/70,748.21 = 34,249.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,272.97x = 70,748.21 × 34,249.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,272.97x = 2,423,119,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,119,300.17/51,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,259.20

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