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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,904.46, 71,628.14 and 28,031.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,904.46, 71,628.14 and 28,031.13 is: 38,682.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,904.46 : 71,628.14 = 28,031.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,904.46/71,628.14 = 28,031.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,904.46x = 71,628.14 × 28,031.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,904.46x = 2,007,817,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,817,774.08/51,904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,682.95

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