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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,969.92, 71,718.45 and 28,096.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,969.92, 71,718.45 and 28,096.61 is: 38,773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,969.92 : 71,718.45 = 28,096.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,969.92/71,718.45 = 28,096.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,969.92x = 71,718.45 × 28,096.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,969.92x = 2,015,044,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,044,855.50/51,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,773.30

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