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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,969.29, 71,717.40 and 28,095.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,969.29, 71,717.40 and 28,095.95 is: 38,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,969.29 : 71,717.40 = 28,095.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,969.29/71,717.40 = 28,095.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,969.29x = 71,717.40 × 28,095.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,969.29x = 2,014,968,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,968,663.82/51,969.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,772.30

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