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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,599.26, 71,152.91 and 38,198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,599.26, 71,152.91 and 38,198.62 is: 52,674.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,599.26 : 71,152.91 = 38,198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,599.26/71,152.91 = 38,198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,599.26x = 71,152.91 × 38,198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,599.26x = 2,717,942,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,942,970.98/51,599.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,674.07

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