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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,332.54, 76,999.41 and 23,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,332.54, 76,999.41 and 23,247 is: 34,870.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,332.54 : 76,999.41 = 23,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,332.54/76,999.41 = 23,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,332.54x = 76,999.41 × 23,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,332.54x = 1,790,005,284.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,005,284.27/51,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,870.78

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