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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,660.44, 71,285.36 and 28,994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,660.44, 71,285.36 and 28,994.48 is: 40,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,660.44 : 71,285.36 = 28,994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,660.44/71,285.36 = 28,994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,660.44x = 71,285.36 × 28,994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,660.44x = 2,066,881,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,881,944.81/51,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,008.99

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