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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,652.95, 71,275.59 and 28,994.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,652.95, 71,275.59 and 28,994.43 is: 40,009.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,652.95 : 71,275.59 = 28,994.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,652.95/71,275.59 = 28,994.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,652.95x = 71,275.59 × 28,994.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,652.95x = 2,066,595,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,595,117.95/51,652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,009.24

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