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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,832.99, 71,551.59 and 34,847.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,832.99, 71,551.59 and 34,847.09 is: 48,103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,832.99 : 71,551.59 = 34,847.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,832.99/71,551.59 = 34,847.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,832.99x = 71,551.59 × 34,847.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,832.99x = 2,493,364,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,364,338.62/51,832.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,103.81

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