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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,961.73, 71,706.74 and 28,088.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,961.73, 71,706.74 and 28,088.19 is: 38,761.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,961.73 : 71,706.74 = 28,088.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,961.73/71,706.74 = 28,088.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,961.73x = 71,706.74 × 28,088.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,961.73x = 2,014,112,396.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,112,396.96/51,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,761.46

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