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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,942.40, 71,687.12 and 34,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,942.40, 71,687.12 and 34,052.48 is: 46,996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,942.40 : 71,687.12 = 34,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,942.40/71,687.12 = 34,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,942.40x = 71,687.12 × 34,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,942.40x = 2,441,124,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,124,220.06/51,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,996.75

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