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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,997.56, 71,723.60 and 34,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,997.56, 71,723.60 and 34,093.72 is: 47,027.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,997.56 : 71,723.60 = 34,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,997.56/71,723.60 = 34,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,997.56x = 71,723.60 × 34,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,997.56x = 2,445,324,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,324,335.79/51,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,027.67

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