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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,031.61, 71,803.60 and 28,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,031.61, 71,803.60 and 28,158.28 is: 38,858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,031.61 : 71,803.60 = 28,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,031.61/71,803.60 = 28,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,031.61x = 71,803.60 × 28,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,031.61x = 2,021,865,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,865,623.90/52,031.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,858.41

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