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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,998.68, 71,758.23 and 28,125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,998.68, 71,758.23 and 28,125.39 is: 38,813.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,998.68 : 71,758.23 = 28,125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,998.68/71,758.23 = 28,125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,998.68x = 71,758.23 × 28,125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,998.68x = 2,018,228,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,228,204.46/51,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,813.07

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