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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,626.94, 71,266.97 and 34,882.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,626.94, 71,266.97 and 34,882.62 is: 48,152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,626.94 : 71,266.97 = 34,882.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,626.94/71,266.97 = 34,882.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,626.94x = 71,266.97 × 34,882.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,626.94x = 2,485,978,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,978,633.06/51,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,152.74

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