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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.04, 71,805.72 and 28,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.04, 71,805.72 and 28,159.94 is: 38,860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.04 : 71,805.72 = 28,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.04/71,805.72 = 28,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.04x = 71,805.72 × 28,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.04x = 2,022,044,766.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,044,766.86/52,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,860.78

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