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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,519.65, 71,105.68 and 35,373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,519.65, 71,105.68 and 35,373.75 is: 48,821.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,519.65 : 71,105.68 = 35,373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,519.65/71,105.68 = 35,373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,519.65x = 71,105.68 × 35,373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,519.65x = 2,515,274,325.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,274,325.47/51,519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,821.65

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