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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.13, 71,805.71 and 28,159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.13, 71,805.71 and 28,159.97 is: 38,860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.13 : 71,805.71 = 28,159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.13/71,805.71 = 28,159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.13x = 71,805.71 × 28,159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.13x = 2,022,046,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,046,889.34/52,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,860.76

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