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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,449, 126,216.90 and 51,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91,449, 126,216.90 and 51,705 is: 71,362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,449 : 126,216.90 = 51,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,449/126,216.90 = 51,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,449x = 126,216.90 × 51,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,449x = 6,526,044,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,526,044,814.50/91,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,362.67

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