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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,926.46, 71,611.47 and 34,014.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,926.46, 71,611.47 and 34,014.93 is: 46,909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,926.46 : 71,611.47 = 34,014.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,926.46/71,611.47 = 34,014.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,926.46x = 71,611.47 × 34,014.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,926.46x = 2,435,859,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,859,139.25/51,926.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,909.79

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