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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,964.98, 71,663.85 and 34,053.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,964.98, 71,663.85 and 34,053.48 is: 46,962.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,964.98 : 71,663.85 = 34,053.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,964.98/71,663.85 = 34,053.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,964.98x = 71,663.85 × 34,053.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,964.98x = 2,440,403,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,403,482.70/51,964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,962.46

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