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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,397.66, 77,166.42 and 28,924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,397.66, 77,166.42 and 28,924.22 is: 43,425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,397.66 : 77,166.42 = 28,924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,397.66/77,166.42 = 28,924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,397.66x = 77,166.42 × 28,924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,397.66x = 2,231,978,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,978,508.69/51,397.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,425.68

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