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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,028.59, 71,799.46 and 28,155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,028.59, 71,799.46 and 28,155.27 is: 38,854.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,028.59 : 71,799.46 = 28,155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,028.59/71,799.46 = 28,155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,028.59x = 71,799.46 × 28,155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,028.59x = 2,021,533,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,533,002.66/52,028.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,854.27

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