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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.77, 71,806.73 and 28,160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.77, 71,806.73 and 28,160.71 is: 38,861.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.77 : 71,806.73 = 28,160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.77/71,806.73 = 28,160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.77x = 71,806.73 × 28,160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.77x = 2,022,128,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,128,179.26/52,033.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,861.84

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