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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,477.30, 71,039.43 and 31,335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,477.30, 71,039.43 and 31,335.03 is: 43,242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,477.30 : 71,039.43 = 31,335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,477.30/71,039.43 = 31,335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,477.30x = 71,039.43 × 31,335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,477.30x = 2,226,022,670.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,022,670.23/51,477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,242.80

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