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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,029.41, 71,801.09 and 28,156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,029.41, 71,801.09 and 28,156.58 is: 38,856.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,029.41 : 71,801.09 = 28,156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,029.41/71,801.09 = 28,156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,029.41x = 71,801.09 × 28,156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,029.41x = 2,021,673,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,673,062.52/52,029.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,856.35

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