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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,026.46, 71,795.96 and 28,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,026.46, 71,795.96 and 28,152.60 is: 38,850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,026.46 : 71,795.96 = 28,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,026.46/71,795.96 = 28,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,026.46x = 71,795.96 × 28,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,026.46x = 2,021,242,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,242,943.50/52,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,850.29

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