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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,759.91, 71,464.09 and 39,639.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,759.91, 71,464.09 and 39,639.01 is: 54,728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,759.91 : 71,464.09 = 39,639.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,759.91/71,464.09 = 39,639.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,759.91x = 71,464.09 × 39,639.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,759.91x = 2,832,765,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,765,222.64/51,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,728.94

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