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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,832.49, 71,550.90 and 34,846.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,832.49, 71,550.90 and 34,846.59 is: 48,103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,832.49 : 71,550.90 = 34,846.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,832.49/71,550.90 = 34,846.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,832.49x = 71,550.90 × 34,846.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,832.49x = 2,493,304,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,304,876.43/51,832.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,103.13

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