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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,972.73, 71,674.55 and 34,061.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,972.73, 71,674.55 and 34,061.23 is: 46,973.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,972.73 : 71,674.55 = 34,061.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,972.73/71,674.55 = 34,061.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,972.73x = 71,674.55 × 34,061.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,972.73x = 2,441,323,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,323,162.39/51,972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,973.16

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