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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,969.74, 71,717.97 and 28,096.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,969.74, 71,717.97 and 28,096.19 is: 38,772.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,969.74 : 71,717.97 = 28,096.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,969.74/71,717.97 = 28,096.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,969.74x = 71,717.97 × 28,096.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,969.74x = 2,015,001,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,001,711.53/51,969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,772.60

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