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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,005.58, 71,767.62 and 28,132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,005.58, 71,767.62 and 28,132.18 is: 38,822.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,005.58 : 71,767.62 = 28,132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,005.58/71,767.62 = 28,132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,005.58x = 71,767.62 × 28,132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,005.58x = 2,018,979,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,979,604.01/52,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,822.36

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