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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,904.48, 71,628.17 and 28,031.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,904.48, 71,628.17 and 28,031.15 is: 38,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,904.48 : 71,628.17 = 28,031.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,904.48/71,628.17 = 28,031.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,904.48x = 71,628.17 × 28,031.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,904.48x = 2,007,819,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,819,771.18/51,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,682.98

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