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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,887.78, 71,583.89 and 38,308.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,887.78, 71,583.89 and 38,308.31 is: 52,849.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,887.78 : 71,583.89 = 38,308.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,887.78/71,583.89 = 38,308.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,887.78x = 71,583.89 × 38,308.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,887.78x = 2,742,257,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,257,299.66/51,887.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,849.78

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