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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,541.49, 77,264.67 and 35,753.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,541.49, 77,264.67 and 35,753.97 is: 53,597.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,541.49 : 77,264.67 = 35,753.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,541.49/77,264.67 = 35,753.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,541.49x = 77,264.67 × 35,753.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,541.49x = 2,762,518,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,518,514.47/51,541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,597.96

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