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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,397.88, 77,059.44 and 34,716.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,397.88, 77,059.44 and 34,716.56 is: 52,049.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,397.88 : 77,059.44 = 34,716.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,397.88/77,059.44 = 34,716.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,397.88x = 77,059.44 × 34,716.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,397.88x = 2,675,238,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,238,672.33/51,397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,049.59

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