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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,383.76, 70,921.03 and 31,236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,383.76, 70,921.03 and 31,236.38 is: 43,113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,383.76 : 70,921.03 = 31,236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,383.76/70,921.03 = 31,236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,383.76x = 70,921.03 × 31,236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,383.76x = 2,215,315,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,315,810.38/51,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,113.15

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