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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,906.33, 71,630.73 and 28,033.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,906.33, 71,630.73 and 28,033.01 is: 38,685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,906.33 : 71,630.73 = 28,033.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,906.33/71,630.73 = 28,033.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,906.33x = 71,630.73 × 28,033.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,906.33x = 2,008,024,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,024,612.24/51,906.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,685.55

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