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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,693.39, 71,363.97 and 34,786.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,693.39, 71,363.97 and 34,786.53 is: 48,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,693.39 : 71,363.97 = 34,786.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,693.39/71,363.97 = 34,786.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,693.39x = 71,363.97 × 34,786.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,693.39x = 2,482,504,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,504,883.32/51,693.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,023.64

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