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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,904.68, 71,628.48 and 28,031.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,904.68, 71,628.48 and 28,031.37 is: 38,683.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,904.68 : 71,628.48 = 28,031.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,904.68/71,628.48 = 28,031.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,904.68x = 71,628.48 × 28,031.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,904.68x = 2,007,844,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,844,425.42/51,904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,683.30

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