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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,635.10, 71,152.92 and 38,206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,635.10, 71,152.92 and 38,206.92 is: 52,648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,635.10 : 71,152.92 = 38,206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,635.10/71,152.92 = 38,206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,635.10x = 71,152.92 × 38,206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,635.10x = 2,718,533,922.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,533,922.21/51,635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,648.95

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