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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.59, 71,806.34 and 28,160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.59, 71,806.34 and 28,160.26 is: 38,861.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.59 : 71,806.34 = 28,160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.59/71,806.34 = 28,160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.59x = 71,806.34 × 28,160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.59x = 2,022,085,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,085,204.05/52,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,861.15

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