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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,656.59, 71,287.14 and 28,997.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,656.59, 71,287.14 and 28,997.21 is: 40,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,656.59 : 71,287.14 = 28,997.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,656.59/71,287.14 = 28,997.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,656.59x = 71,287.14 × 28,997.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,656.59x = 2,067,128,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,128,168.88/51,656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,016.74

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