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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,964.73, 71,710.87 and 28,091.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,964.73, 71,710.87 and 28,091.19 is: 38,765.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,964.73 : 71,710.87 = 28,091.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,964.73/71,710.87 = 28,091.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,964.73x = 71,710.87 × 28,091.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,964.73x = 2,014,443,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,443,674.24/51,964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,765.59

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