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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.76, 71,806.64 and 28,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.76, 71,806.64 and 28,160.36 is: 38,861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.76 : 71,806.64 = 28,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.76/71,806.64 = 28,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.76x = 71,806.64 × 28,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.76x = 2,022,100,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,100,832.79/52,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,861.32

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