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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,833.99, 71,552.97 and 34,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,833.99, 71,552.97 and 34,848.09 is: 48,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,833.99 : 71,552.97 = 34,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,833.99/71,552.97 = 34,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,833.99x = 71,552.97 × 34,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,833.99x = 2,493,484,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,484,338.33/51,833.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,105.20

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