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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,924.96, 71,609.40 and 34,013.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,924.96, 71,609.40 and 34,013.43 is: 46,907.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,924.96 : 71,609.40 = 34,013.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,924.96/71,609.40 = 34,013.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,924.96x = 71,609.40 × 34,013.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,924.96x = 2,435,681,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,681,314.24/51,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,907.72

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