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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,930.54, 71,692.97 and 34,051.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,930.54, 71,692.97 and 34,051.82 is: 47,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,930.54 : 71,692.97 = 34,051.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,930.54/71,692.97 = 34,051.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,930.54x = 71,692.97 × 34,051.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,930.54x = 2,441,275,580.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,275,580.98/51,930.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,010.40

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