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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,006.63, 71,769.08 and 28,133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,006.63, 71,769.08 and 28,133.25 is: 38,823.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,006.63 : 71,769.08 = 28,133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,006.63/71,769.08 = 28,133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,006.63x = 71,769.08 × 28,133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,006.63x = 2,019,097,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,097,469.91/52,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,823.85

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