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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,617.94, 71,254.53 and 34,873.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,617.94, 71,254.53 and 34,873.62 is: 48,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,617.94 : 71,254.53 = 34,873.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,617.94/71,254.53 = 34,873.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,617.94x = 71,254.53 × 34,873.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,617.94x = 2,484,903,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,903,402.50/51,617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,140.31

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