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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,035.02, 71,808.52 and 28,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,035.02, 71,808.52 and 28,161.70 is: 38,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,035.02 : 71,808.52 = 28,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,035.02/71,808.52 = 28,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,035.02x = 71,808.52 × 28,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,035.02x = 2,022,249,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,249,997.68/52,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,863.25

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