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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,729.84, 77,545.55 and 32,957.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,729.84, 77,545.55 and 32,957.18 is: 49,404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,729.84 : 77,545.55 = 32,957.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,729.84/77,545.55 = 32,957.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,729.84x = 77,545.55 × 32,957.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,729.84x = 2,555,682,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,682,635.01/51,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,404.42

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