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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,906.69, 71,631.21 and 28,033.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,906.69, 71,631.21 and 28,033.35 is: 38,686.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,906.69 : 71,631.21 = 28,033.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,906.69/71,631.21 = 28,033.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,906.69x = 71,631.21 × 28,033.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,906.69x = 2,008,062,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,062,780.85/51,906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,686.01

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