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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,599.52, 71,210.22 and 38,829.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,599.52, 71,210.22 and 38,829.75 is: 53,587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,599.52 : 71,210.22 = 38,829.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,599.52/71,210.22 = 38,829.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,599.52x = 71,210.22 × 38,829.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,599.52x = 2,765,075,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,075,040.05/51,599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,587.22

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