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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,936.46, 71,672.36 and 28,063.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,936.46, 71,672.36 and 28,063.13 is: 38,727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,936.46 : 71,672.36 = 28,063.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,936.46/71,672.36 = 28,063.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,936.46x = 71,672.36 × 28,063.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,936.46x = 2,011,350,257.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,350,257.41/51,936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,727.14

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