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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,962.73, 71,708.11 and 28,089.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,962.73, 71,708.11 and 28,089.19 is: 38,762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,962.73 : 71,708.11 = 28,089.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,962.73/71,708.11 = 28,089.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,962.73x = 71,708.11 × 28,089.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,962.73x = 2,014,222,726.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,222,726.33/51,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,762.83

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