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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,978.97, 71,731.02 and 28,105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,978.97, 71,731.02 and 28,105.66 is: 38,785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,978.97 : 71,731.02 = 28,105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,978.97/71,731.02 = 28,105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,978.97x = 71,731.02 × 28,105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,978.97x = 2,016,047,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,047,659.57/51,978.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,785.83

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