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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,439.59, 71,010.90 and 38,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,439.59, 71,010.90 and 38,697.62 is: 53,420.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,439.59 : 71,010.90 = 38,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,439.59/71,010.90 = 38,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,439.59x = 71,010.90 × 38,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,439.59x = 2,747,952,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,952,469.00/51,439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,420.96

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