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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,007.97, 71,770.75 and 28,134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,007.97, 71,770.75 and 28,134.43 is: 38,825.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,007.97 : 71,770.75 = 28,134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,007.97/71,770.75 = 28,134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,007.97x = 71,770.75 × 28,134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,007.97x = 2,019,229,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,229,401.37/52,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,825.39

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