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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,030.59, 71,801.94 and 28,157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,030.59, 71,801.94 and 28,157.27 is: 38,856.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,030.59 : 71,801.94 = 28,157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,030.59/71,801.94 = 28,157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,030.59x = 71,801.94 × 28,157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,030.59x = 2,021,746,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,746,357.68/52,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,856.88

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