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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,475.96, 71,023.98 and 30,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,475.96, 71,023.98 and 30,251.08 is: 41,738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,475.96 : 71,023.98 = 30,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,475.96/71,023.98 = 30,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,475.96x = 71,023.98 × 30,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,475.96x = 2,148,552,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,552,100.90/51,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,738.94

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