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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,918.61, 71,647.64 and 28,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,918.61, 71,647.64 and 28,045.28 is: 38,702.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,918.61 : 71,647.64 = 28,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,918.61/71,647.64 = 28,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,918.61x = 71,647.64 × 28,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,918.61x = 2,009,378,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,378,125.14/51,918.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,702.46

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