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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,932.65, 71,676.39 and 49,566.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,932.65, 71,676.39 and 49,566.14 is: 68,410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,932.65 : 71,676.39 = 49,566.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,932.65/71,676.39 = 49,566.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,932.65x = 71,676.39 × 49,566.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,932.65x = 3,552,721,981.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,721,981.43/51,932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,410.18

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