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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,964.57, 71,711.22 and 28,091.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,964.57, 71,711.22 and 28,091.25 is: 38,765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,964.57 : 71,711.22 = 28,091.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,964.57/71,711.22 = 28,091.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,964.57x = 71,711.22 × 28,091.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,964.57x = 2,014,457,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,457,380.04/51,964.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,765.98

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