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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,010.23, 71,773.95 and 28,136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,010.23, 71,773.95 and 28,136.89 is: 38,828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,010.23 : 71,773.95 = 28,136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,010.23/71,773.95 = 28,136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,010.23x = 71,773.95 × 28,136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,010.23x = 2,019,495,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,495,736.02/52,010.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,828.82

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