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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,152.70, 91,729.05 and 51,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,152.70, 91,729.05 and 51,311.20 is: 76,966.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,152.70 : 91,729.05 = 51,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,152.70/91,729.05 = 51,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,152.70x = 91,729.05 × 51,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,152.70x = 4,706,727,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,727,630.36/61,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,966.80

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