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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,958.14, 71,702.58 and 28,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,958.14, 71,702.58 and 28,084.80 is: 38,757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,958.14 : 71,702.58 = 28,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,958.14/71,702.58 = 28,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,958.14x = 71,702.58 × 28,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,958.14x = 2,013,752,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,752,618.78/51,958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,757.21

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