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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,562.20, 71,101.86 and 38,161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,562.20, 71,101.86 and 38,161.56 is: 52,623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,562.20 : 71,101.86 = 38,161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,562.20/71,101.86 = 38,161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,562.20x = 71,101.86 × 38,161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,562.20x = 2,713,357,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,357,896.50/51,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,623.00

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