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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,607.74, 71,224.37 and 28,948.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,607.74, 71,224.37 and 28,948.94 is: 39,952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,607.74 : 71,224.37 = 28,948.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,607.74/71,224.37 = 28,948.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,607.74x = 71,224.37 × 28,948.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,607.74x = 2,061,870,013.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,870,013.67/51,607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,952.73

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