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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,862.58, 71,419.78 and 45,053.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,862.58, 71,419.78 and 45,053.51 is: 62,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,862.58 : 71,419.78 = 45,053.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,862.58/71,419.78 = 45,053.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,862.58x = 71,419.78 × 45,053.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,862.58x = 3,217,711,772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,711,772.43/51,862.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,043.03

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