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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,511.74, 99,879.75 and 51,254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,511.74, 99,879.75 and 51,254.46 is: 70,599.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,511.74 : 99,879.75 = 51,254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,511.74/99,879.75 = 51,254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,511.74x = 99,879.75 × 51,254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,511.74x = 5,119,282,651.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119,282,651.19/72,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,599.36

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