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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,932.46, 71,666.83 and 28,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,932.46, 71,666.83 and 28,059.16 is: 38,721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,932.46 : 71,666.83 = 28,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,932.46/71,666.83 = 28,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,932.46x = 71,666.83 × 28,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,932.46x = 2,010,910,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,910,882.11/51,932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,721.66

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