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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,305.28, 76,986.72 and 23,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,305.28, 76,986.72 and 23,605.44 is: 35,421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,305.28 : 76,986.72 = 23,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,305.28/76,986.72 = 23,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,305.28x = 76,986.72 × 23,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,305.28x = 1,817,305,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,305,399.76/51,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,421.41

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