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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,710.56, 71,358.66 and 31,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,710.56, 71,358.66 and 31,601.08 is: 43,608.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,710.56 : 71,358.66 = 31,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,710.56/71,358.66 = 31,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,710.56x = 71,358.66 × 31,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,710.56x = 2,255,010,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,010,723.35/51,710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,608.32

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