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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,972.36, 71,721.86 and 28,099.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,972.36, 71,721.86 and 28,099.03 is: 38,776.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,972.36 : 71,721.86 = 28,099.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,972.36/71,721.86 = 28,099.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,972.36x = 71,721.86 × 28,099.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,972.36x = 2,015,314,376.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,314,376.00/51,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,776.66

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