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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,929.66, 71,662.83 and 28,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,929.66, 71,662.83 and 28,056.26 is: 38,717.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,929.66 : 71,662.83 = 28,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,929.66/71,662.83 = 28,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,929.66x = 71,662.83 × 28,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,929.66x = 2,010,590,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,590,632.50/51,929.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,717.58

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