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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,662.04, 71,251.31 and 36,399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,662.04, 71,251.31 and 36,399.17 is: 50,201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,662.04 : 71,251.31 = 36,399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,662.04/71,251.31 = 36,399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,662.04x = 71,251.31 × 36,399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,662.04x = 2,593,488,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,488,814.54/51,662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,201.06

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