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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,034.97, 71,808.48 and 28,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,034.97, 71,808.48 and 28,161.64 is: 38,863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,034.97 : 71,808.48 = 28,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,034.97/71,808.48 = 28,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,034.97x = 71,808.48 × 28,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,034.97x = 2,022,244,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,244,562.71/52,034.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,863.18

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