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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,966.25, 71,732.93 and 34,062.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,966.25, 71,732.93 and 34,062.41 is: 47,018.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,966.25 : 71,732.93 = 34,062.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,966.25/71,732.93 = 34,062.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,966.25x = 71,732.93 × 34,062.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,966.25x = 2,443,396,472.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,396,472.16/51,966.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,018.91

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