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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,975.62, 71,726.34 and 28,102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,975.62, 71,726.34 and 28,102.30 is: 38,781.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,975.62 : 71,726.34 = 28,102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,975.62/71,726.34 = 28,102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,975.62x = 71,726.34 × 28,102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,975.62x = 2,015,675,124.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,675,124.58/51,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,781.17

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