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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,944.46, 71,701.12 and 30,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,944.46, 71,701.12 and 30,441.10 is: 42,019.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,944.46 : 71,701.12 = 30,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,944.46/71,701.12 = 30,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,944.46x = 71,701.12 × 30,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,944.46x = 2,182,660,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,660,964.03/51,944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,019.13

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