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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,377.61, 76,945.05 and 35,523.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,377.61, 76,945.05 and 35,523.62 is: 53,201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,377.61 : 76,945.05 = 35,523.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,377.61/76,945.05 = 35,523.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,377.61x = 76,945.05 × 35,523.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,377.61x = 2,733,366,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,366,332.36/51,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,201.51

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