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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,997.95, 78,170.94 and 41,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,997.95, 78,170.94 and 41,036.76 is: 61,692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,997.95 : 78,170.94 = 41,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,997.95/78,170.94 = 41,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,997.95x = 78,170.94 × 41,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,997.95x = 3,207,882,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,882,103.75/51,997.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,692.47

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