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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,674.44, 71,289.84 and 32,520.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,674.44, 71,289.84 and 32,520.46 is: 44,865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,674.44 : 71,289.84 = 32,520.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,674.44/71,289.84 = 32,520.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,674.44x = 71,289.84 × 32,520.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,674.44x = 2,318,378,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,378,390.13/51,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,865.09

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