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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,966.61, 71,666.09 and 34,055.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,966.61, 71,666.09 and 34,055.11 is: 46,964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,966.61 : 71,666.09 = 34,055.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,966.61/71,666.09 = 34,055.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,966.61x = 71,666.09 × 34,055.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,966.61x = 2,440,596,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,596,578.22/51,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,964.71

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