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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,971.55, 71,720.91 and 28,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,971.55, 71,720.91 and 28,098.39 is: 38,775.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,971.55 : 71,720.91 = 28,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,971.55/71,720.91 = 28,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,971.55x = 71,720.91 × 28,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,971.55x = 2,015,242,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,242,047.65/51,971.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,775.87

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