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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,294.48, 76,966.02 and 35,523.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,294.48, 76,966.02 and 35,523.78 is: 53,302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,294.48 : 76,966.02 = 35,523.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,294.48/76,966.02 = 35,523.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,294.48x = 76,966.02 × 35,523.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,294.48x = 2,734,123,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,123,961.96/51,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,302.50

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