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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,008.63, 71,771.85 and 28,135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,008.63, 71,771.85 and 28,135.25 is: 38,826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,008.63 : 71,771.85 = 28,135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,008.63/71,771.85 = 28,135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,008.63x = 71,771.85 × 28,135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,008.63x = 2,019,318,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,318,942.71/52,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,826.61

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