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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,353.97, 76,979.93 and 35,738.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,353.97, 76,979.93 and 35,738.79 is: 53,572.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,353.97 : 76,979.93 = 35,738.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,353.97/76,979.93 = 35,738.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,353.97x = 76,979.93 × 35,738.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,353.97x = 2,751,169,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,169,373.79/51,353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,572.67

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