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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,674.06, 71,331.87 and 34,929.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,674.06, 71,331.87 and 34,929.74 is: 48,217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,674.06 : 71,331.87 = 34,929.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,674.06/71,331.87 = 34,929.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,674.06x = 71,331.87 × 34,929.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,674.06x = 2,491,603,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,603,672.81/51,674.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,217.69

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