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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,957.65, 71,701.51 and 28,084.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,957.65, 71,701.51 and 28,084.33 is: 38,756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,957.65 : 71,701.51 = 28,084.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,957.65/71,701.51 = 28,084.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,957.65x = 71,701.51 × 28,084.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,957.65x = 2,013,688,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,688,718.33/51,957.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,756.35

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