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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,857.36, 71,541.86 and 38,461.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,857.36, 71,541.86 and 38,461.58 is: 53,061.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,857.36 : 71,541.86 = 38,461.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,857.36/71,541.86 = 38,461.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,857.36x = 71,541.86 × 38,461.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,857.36x = 2,751,612,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,612,971.74/51,857.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,061.18

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