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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,714.76, 71,393.50 and 34,807.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,714.76, 71,393.50 and 34,807.96 is: 48,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,714.76 : 71,393.50 = 34,807.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,714.76/71,393.50 = 34,807.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,714.76x = 71,393.50 × 34,807.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,714.76x = 2,485,062,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,062,092.26/51,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,053.25

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