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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,954.40, 71,693.11 and 34,018.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,954.40, 71,693.11 and 34,018.27 is: 46,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,954.40 : 71,693.11 = 34,018.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,954.40/71,693.11 = 34,018.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,954.40x = 71,693.11 × 34,018.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,954.40x = 2,438,875,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,875,573.12/51,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,942.62

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