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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,007.13, 71,769.78 and 28,133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,007.13, 71,769.78 and 28,133.75 is: 38,824.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,007.13 : 71,769.78 = 28,133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,007.13/71,769.78 = 28,133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,007.13x = 71,769.78 × 28,133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,007.13x = 2,019,152,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,152,689.23/52,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,824.54

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