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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,988.79, 71,711.51 and 34,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,988.79, 71,711.51 and 34,084.96 is: 47,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,988.79 : 71,711.51 = 34,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,988.79/71,711.51 = 34,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,988.79x = 71,711.51 × 34,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,988.79x = 2,444,283,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,283,600.19/51,988.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,015.59

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