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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,953.46, 71,648.70 and 34,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,953.46, 71,648.70 and 34,041.96 is: 46,947.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,953.46 : 71,648.70 = 34,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,953.46/71,648.70 = 34,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,953.46x = 71,648.70 × 34,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,953.46x = 2,439,062,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,062,179.45/51,953.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,947.06

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