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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,415.46, 70,954.48 and 36,334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,415.46, 70,954.48 and 36,334.73 is: 50,142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,415.46 : 70,954.48 = 36,334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,415.46/70,954.48 = 36,334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,415.46x = 70,954.48 × 36,334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,415.46x = 2,578,111,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,111,696.78/51,415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,142.73

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