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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,972.48, 71,674.20 and 34,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,972.48, 71,674.20 and 34,060.98 is: 46,972.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,972.48 : 71,674.20 = 34,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,972.48/71,674.20 = 34,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,972.48x = 71,674.20 × 34,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,972.48x = 2,441,293,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,293,492.72/51,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,972.81

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