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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,511.64, 71,016.27 and 44,038.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,511.64, 71,016.27 and 44,038.25 is: 60,713.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,511.64 : 71,016.27 = 44,038.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,511.64/71,016.27 = 44,038.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,511.64x = 71,016.27 × 44,038.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,511.64x = 3,127,432,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,432,429.87/51,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,713.12

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