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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,009.76, 71,773.38 and 28,136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,009.76, 71,773.38 and 28,136.36 is: 38,828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,009.76 : 71,773.38 = 28,136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,009.76/71,773.38 = 28,136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,009.76x = 71,773.38 × 28,136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,009.76x = 2,019,441,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,441,658.10/52,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,828.13

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