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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,035.64, 71,808.94 and 28,162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,035.64, 71,808.94 and 28,162.28 is: 38,863.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,035.64 : 71,808.94 = 28,162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,035.64/71,808.94 = 28,162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,035.64x = 71,808.94 × 28,162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,035.64x = 2,022,303,474.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,303,474.78/52,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,863.81

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