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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,363.92, 76,914.33 and 35,547.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,363.92, 76,914.33 and 35,547.05 is: 53,229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,363.92 : 76,914.33 = 35,547.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,363.92/76,914.33 = 35,547.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,363.92x = 76,914.33 × 35,547.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,363.92x = 2,734,077,149.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,077,149.65/51,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,229.53

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