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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,659.32, 71,283.96 and 28,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,659.32, 71,283.96 and 28,995.24 is: 40,010.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,659.32 : 71,283.96 = 28,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,659.32/71,283.96 = 28,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,659.32x = 71,283.96 × 28,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,659.32x = 2,066,895,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,895,528.35/51,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,010.12

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