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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,237, 70,708.14 and 28,881

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,237, 70,708.14 and 28,881 is: 39,856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,237 : 70,708.14 = 28,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,237/70,708.14 = 28,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,237x = 70,708.14 × 28,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,237x = 2,042,121,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,121,791.34/51,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,856.39

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