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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,966.60, 71,713.60 and 28,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,966.60, 71,713.60 and 28,093.20 is: 38,768.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,966.60 : 71,713.60 = 28,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,966.60/71,713.60 = 28,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,966.60x = 71,713.60 × 28,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,966.60x = 2,014,664,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,664,507.52/51,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,768.45

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