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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,554.44, 71,143.94 and 30,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,554.44, 71,143.94 and 30,042.82 is: 41,458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,554.44 : 71,143.94 = 30,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,554.44/71,143.94 = 30,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,554.44x = 71,143.94 × 30,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,554.44x = 2,137,364,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,364,583.51/51,554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,458.40

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