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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,964.98, 71,711.40 and 28,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,964.98, 71,711.40 and 28,091.44 is: 38,766.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,964.98 : 71,711.40 = 28,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,964.98/71,711.40 = 28,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,964.98x = 71,711.40 × 28,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,964.98x = 2,014,476,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,476,490.42/51,964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,766.04

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