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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,995.34, 71,753.58 and 28,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,995.34, 71,753.58 and 28,122 is: 38,808.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,995.34 : 71,753.58 = 28,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,995.34/71,753.58 = 28,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,995.34x = 71,753.58 × 28,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,995.34x = 2,017,854,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,854,176.76/51,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,808.37

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