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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,768.26, 71,263.89 and 38,314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,768.26, 71,263.89 and 38,314.16 is: 52,743.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,768.26 : 71,263.89 = 38,314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,768.26/71,263.89 = 38,314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,768.26x = 71,263.89 × 38,314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,768.26x = 2,730,415,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,415,727.36/51,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,743.05

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