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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,903.68, 71,627.08 and 28,030.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,903.68, 71,627.08 and 28,030.35 is: 38,681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,903.68 : 71,627.08 = 28,030.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,903.68/71,627.08 = 28,030.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,903.68x = 71,627.08 × 28,030.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,903.68x = 2,007,732,294.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,732,294.13/51,903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,681.89

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