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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,009.23, 71,772.57 and 28,135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,009.23, 71,772.57 and 28,135.89 is: 38,827.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,009.23 : 71,772.57 = 28,135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,009.23/71,772.57 = 28,135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,009.23x = 71,772.57 × 28,135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,009.23x = 2,019,385,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,385,134.54/52,009.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,827.44

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