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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,964.68, 71,711.16 and 28,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,964.68, 71,711.16 and 28,091.36 is: 38,766.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,964.68 : 71,711.16 = 28,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,964.68/71,711.16 = 28,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,964.68x = 71,711.16 × 28,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,964.68x = 2,014,464,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,464,011.58/51,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,766.02

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