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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,769.26, 71,265.27 and 38,315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,769.26, 71,265.27 and 38,315.16 is: 52,744.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,769.26 : 71,265.27 = 38,315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,769.26/71,265.27 = 38,315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,769.26x = 71,265.27 × 38,315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,769.26x = 2,730,540,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,540,222.49/51,769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,744.43

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