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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,595.97, 71,205.32 and 38,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,595.97, 71,205.32 and 38,826.16 is: 53,582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,595.97 : 71,205.32 = 38,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,595.97/71,205.32 = 38,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,595.97x = 71,205.32 × 38,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,595.97x = 2,764,629,066.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,629,066.22/51,595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,582.27

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