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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,026.76, 71,797.12 and 28,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,026.76, 71,797.12 and 28,153.44 is: 38,851.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,026.76 : 71,797.12 = 28,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,026.76/71,797.12 = 28,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,026.76x = 71,797.12 × 28,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,026.76x = 2,021,335,551.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,335,551.11/52,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,851.84

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