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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,014.24, 71,779.47 and 28,140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,014.24, 71,779.47 and 28,140.93 is: 38,834.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,014.24 : 71,779.47 = 28,140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,014.24/71,779.47 = 28,140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,014.24x = 71,779.47 × 28,140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,014.24x = 2,019,940,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,940,935.18/52,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,834.38

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