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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,958.74, 71,703.01 and 28,085.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,958.74, 71,703.01 and 28,085.41 is: 38,757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,958.74 : 71,703.01 = 28,085.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,958.74/71,703.01 = 28,085.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,958.74x = 71,703.01 × 28,085.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,958.74x = 2,013,808,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,808,434.08/51,958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,757.84

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