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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,560.19, 71,099.10 and 38,159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,560.19, 71,099.10 and 38,159.55 is: 52,620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,560.19 : 71,099.10 = 38,159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,560.19/71,099.10 = 38,159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,560.19x = 71,099.10 × 38,159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,560.19x = 2,713,109,661.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,109,661.41/51,560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,620.24

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