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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,568.48, 71,163.12 and 30,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,568.48, 71,163.12 and 30,349 is: 41,880.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,568.48 : 71,163.12 = 30,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,568.48/71,163.12 = 30,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,568.48x = 71,163.12 × 30,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,568.48x = 2,159,729,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,729,528.88/51,568.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,880.81

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