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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,476.63, 77,069.30 and 32,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,476.63, 77,069.30 and 32,710.14 is: 48,972.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,476.63 : 77,069.30 = 32,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,476.63/77,069.30 = 32,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,476.63x = 77,069.30 × 32,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,476.63x = 2,520,947,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,947,429.15/51,476.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,972.66

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