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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,359.91, 76,908.34 and 35,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,359.91, 76,908.34 and 35,543.04 is: 53,223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,359.91 : 76,908.34 = 35,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,359.91/76,908.34 = 35,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,359.91x = 76,908.34 × 35,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,359.91x = 2,733,555,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,555,923.83/51,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,223.54

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