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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,993.76, 71,809.68 and 35,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,993.76, 71,809.68 and 35,197.60 is: 48,612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,993.76 : 71,809.68 = 35,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,993.76/71,809.68 = 35,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,993.76x = 71,809.68 × 35,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,993.76x = 2,527,528,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,528,392.77/51,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,612.15

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