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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.48, 71,805.60 and 28,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.48, 71,805.60 and 28,159.60 is: 38,859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.48 : 71,805.60 = 28,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.48/71,805.60 = 28,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.48x = 71,805.60 × 28,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.48x = 2,022,016,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,016,973.76/52,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,859.92

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