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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,637.54, 71,202.89 and 35,694.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,637.54, 71,202.89 and 35,694.31 is: 49,218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,637.54 : 71,202.89 = 35,694.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,637.54/71,202.89 = 35,694.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,637.54x = 71,202.89 × 35,694.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,637.54x = 2,541,537,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,537,672.08/51,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,218.80

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