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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,903.35, 71,626.61 and 28,030.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,903.35, 71,626.61 and 28,030.02 is: 38,681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,903.35 : 71,626.61 = 28,030.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,903.35/71,626.61 = 28,030.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,903.35x = 71,626.61 × 28,030.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,903.35x = 2,007,694,952.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,694,952.70/51,903.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,681.42

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