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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,997.99, 71,757.23 and 28,124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,997.99, 71,757.23 and 28,124.66 is: 38,812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,997.99 : 71,757.23 = 28,124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,997.99/71,757.23 = 28,124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,997.99x = 71,757.23 × 28,124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,997.99x = 2,018,147,696.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,147,696.29/51,997.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,812.03

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