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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,969.93, 71,718.48 and 28,096.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,969.93, 71,718.48 and 28,096.59 is: 38,773.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,969.93 : 71,718.48 = 28,096.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,969.93/71,718.48 = 28,096.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,969.93x = 71,718.48 × 28,096.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,969.93x = 2,015,044,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,044,996.93/51,969.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,773.29

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