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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,027.76, 71,798.51 and 28,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,027.76, 71,798.51 and 28,154.44 is: 38,853.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,027.76 : 71,798.51 = 28,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,027.76/71,798.51 = 28,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,027.76x = 71,798.51 × 28,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,027.76x = 2,021,446,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,446,521.62/52,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,853.23

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