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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,846.76, 71,570.60 and 34,860.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,846.76, 71,570.60 and 34,860.86 is: 48,122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,846.76 : 71,570.60 = 34,860.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,846.76/71,570.60 = 34,860.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,846.76x = 71,570.60 × 34,860.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,846.76x = 2,495,012,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,012,666.72/51,846.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,122.83

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