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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,891.27, 71,611.70 and 30,688.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,891.27, 71,611.70 and 30,688.71 is: 42,351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,891.27 : 71,611.70 = 30,688.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,891.27/71,611.70 = 30,688.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,891.27x = 71,611.70 × 30,688.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,891.27x = 2,197,670,693.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,670,693.91/51,891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,351.45

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