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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,970.62, 71,719.45 and 28,097.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,970.62, 71,719.45 and 28,097.29 is: 38,774.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,970.62 : 71,719.45 = 28,097.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,970.62/71,719.45 = 28,097.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,970.62x = 71,719.45 × 28,097.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,970.62x = 2,015,122,225.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,122,225.49/51,970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,774.26

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