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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,029.59, 71,800.82 and 28,156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,029.59, 71,800.82 and 28,156.26 is: 38,855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,029.59 : 71,800.82 = 28,156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,029.59/71,800.82 = 28,156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,029.59x = 71,800.82 × 28,156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,029.59x = 2,021,642,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,642,626.52/52,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,855.64

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