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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,030.76, 71,802.97 and 28,157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,030.76, 71,802.97 and 28,157.94 is: 38,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,030.76 : 71,802.97 = 28,157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,030.76/71,802.97 = 28,157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,030.76x = 71,802.97 × 28,157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,030.76x = 2,021,823,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,823,650.69/52,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,858.24

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