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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,863.97, 71,581.02 and 30,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,863.97, 71,581.02 and 30,057 is: 41,483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,863.97 : 71,581.02 = 30,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,863.97/71,581.02 = 30,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,863.97x = 71,581.02 × 30,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,863.97x = 2,151,510,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,510,718.14/51,863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,483.73

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