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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,447, 71,005.96 and 30,226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,447, 71,005.96 and 30,226.26 is: 41,717.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,447 : 71,005.96 = 30,226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,447/71,005.96 = 30,226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,447x = 71,005.96 × 30,226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,447x = 2,146,244,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,244,608.51/51,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,717.59

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