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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,010.88, 71,774.94 and 28,137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,010.88, 71,774.94 and 28,137.51 is: 38,829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,010.88 : 71,774.94 = 28,137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,010.88/71,774.94 = 28,137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,010.88x = 71,774.94 × 28,137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,010.88x = 2,019,568,092.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,568,092.00/52,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,829.72

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