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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,967.06, 71,714.52 and 28,093.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,967.06, 71,714.52 and 28,093.74 is: 38,769.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,967.06 : 71,714.52 = 28,093.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,967.06/71,714.52 = 28,093.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,967.06x = 71,714.52 × 28,093.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,967.06x = 2,014,729,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,729,079.10/51,967.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,769.35

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