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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,904.65, 71,628.41 and 28,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,904.65, 71,628.41 and 28,031.32 is: 38,683.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,904.65 : 71,628.41 = 28,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,904.65/71,628.41 = 28,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,904.65x = 71,628.41 × 28,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,904.65x = 2,007,838,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,838,881.80/51,904.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,683.22

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