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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,621.30, 71,233.08 and 28,957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,621.30, 71,233.08 and 28,957.14 is: 39,958.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,621.30 : 71,233.08 = 28,957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,621.30/71,233.08 = 28,957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,621.30x = 71,233.08 × 28,957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,621.30x = 2,062,706,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,706,270.19/51,621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,958.43

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