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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,014.06, 71,779.37 and 28,140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,014.06, 71,779.37 and 28,140.74 is: 38,834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,014.06 : 71,779.37 = 28,140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,014.06/71,779.37 = 28,140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,014.06x = 71,779.37 × 28,140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,014.06x = 2,019,924,588.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,924,588.53/52,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,834.20

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