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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,860.97, 71,573.52 and 31,731.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,860.97, 71,573.52 and 31,731.26 is: 43,792.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,860.97 : 71,573.52 = 31,731.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,860.97/71,573.52 = 31,731.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,860.97x = 71,573.52 × 31,731.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,860.97x = 2,271,117,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,117,733.36/51,860.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,792.43

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