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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,871.28, 71,584.01 and 30,363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,871.28, 71,584.01 and 30,363.14 is: 41,902.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,871.28 : 71,584.01 = 30,363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,871.28/71,584.01 = 30,363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,871.28x = 71,584.01 × 30,363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,871.28x = 2,173,514,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,514,807.66/51,871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,902.09

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