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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,029.55, 71,800.96 and 28,156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,029.55, 71,800.96 and 28,156.22 is: 38,855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,029.55 : 71,800.96 = 28,156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,029.55/71,800.96 = 28,156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,029.55x = 71,800.96 × 28,156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,029.55x = 2,021,643,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,643,518.62/52,029.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,855.68

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