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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,926.59, 71,658.57 and 28,053.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,926.59, 71,658.57 and 28,053.19 is: 38,713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,926.59 : 71,658.57 = 28,053.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,926.59/71,658.57 = 28,053.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,926.59x = 71,658.57 × 28,053.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,926.59x = 2,010,251,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,251,479.34/51,926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,713.34

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