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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,007.08, 71,769.69 and 28,133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,007.08, 71,769.69 and 28,133.68 is: 38,824.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,007.08 : 71,769.69 = 28,133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,007.08/71,769.69 = 28,133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,007.08x = 71,769.69 × 28,133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,007.08x = 2,019,145,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,145,492.16/52,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,824.43

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