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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,327.68, 76,986.56 and 34,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,327.68, 76,986.56 and 34,794 is: 52,187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,327.68 : 76,986.56 = 34,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,327.68/76,986.56 = 34,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,327.68x = 76,986.56 × 34,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,327.68x = 2,678,670,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,670,368.64/51,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,187.64

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