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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,266.59, 70,731.09 and 28,601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,266.59, 70,731.09 and 28,601.37 is: 39,460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,266.59 : 70,731.09 = 28,601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,266.59/70,731.09 = 28,601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,266.59x = 70,731.09 × 28,601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,266.59x = 2,023,006,075.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,006,075.59/51,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,460.52

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