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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,971.88, 71,721.21 and 28,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,971.88, 71,721.21 and 28,098.56 is: 38,776.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,971.88 : 71,721.21 = 28,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,971.88/71,721.21 = 28,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,971.88x = 71,721.21 × 28,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,971.88x = 2,015,262,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,262,363.85/51,971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,776.01

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