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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,298.98, 76,972.84 and 35,528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,298.98, 76,972.84 and 35,528.28 is: 53,309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,298.98 : 76,972.84 = 35,528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,298.98/76,972.84 = 35,528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,298.98x = 76,972.84 × 35,528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,298.98x = 2,734,712,523.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,712,523.09/51,298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,309.30

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