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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,968.74, 71,716.59 and 28,095.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,968.74, 71,716.59 and 28,095.19 is: 38,771.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,968.74 : 71,716.59 = 28,095.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,968.74/71,716.59 = 28,095.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,968.74x = 71,716.59 × 28,095.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,968.74x = 2,014,891,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,891,222.20/51,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,771.22

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