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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,034.69, 71,807.73 and 28,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,034.69, 71,807.73 and 28,161.36 is: 38,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,034.69 : 71,807.73 = 28,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,034.69/71,807.73 = 28,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,034.69x = 71,807.73 × 28,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,034.69x = 2,022,203,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,203,081.88/52,034.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,862.60

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