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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,968.06, 71,715.90 and 28,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,968.06, 71,715.90 and 28,094.74 is: 38,770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,968.06 : 71,715.90 = 28,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,968.06/71,715.90 = 28,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,968.06x = 71,715.90 × 28,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,968.06x = 2,014,839,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,839,564.37/51,968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,770.73

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