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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,966.98, 71,714.16 and 28,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,966.98, 71,714.16 and 28,093.44 is: 38,768.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,966.98 : 71,714.16 = 28,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,966.98/71,714.16 = 28,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,966.98x = 71,714.16 × 28,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,966.98x = 2,014,697,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,697,451.11/51,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,768.80

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