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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,004.76, 71,766.43 and 28,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,004.76, 71,766.43 and 28,131.36 is: 38,821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,004.76 : 71,766.43 = 28,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,004.76/71,766.43 = 28,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,004.76x = 71,766.43 × 28,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,004.76x = 2,018,887,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,887,278.24/52,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,821.20

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