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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,312.39, 70,791.62 and 31,161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,312.39, 70,791.62 and 31,161.66 is: 42,991.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,312.39 : 70,791.62 = 31,161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,312.39/70,791.62 = 31,161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,312.39x = 70,791.62 × 31,161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,312.39x = 2,205,984,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,984,237.48/51,312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,991.26

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