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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,720.54, 71,349.93 and 44,247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,720.54, 71,349.93 and 44,247.15 is: 61,040.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,720.54 : 71,349.93 = 44,247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,720.54/71,349.93 = 44,247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,720.54x = 71,349.93 × 44,247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,720.54x = 3,157,031,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,031,055.20/51,720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,040.18

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