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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,036.09, 71,809.67 and 28,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,036.09, 71,809.67 and 28,163.16 is: 38,865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,036.09 : 71,809.67 = 28,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,036.09/71,809.67 = 28,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,036.09x = 71,809.67 × 28,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,036.09x = 2,022,387,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,387,296.17/52,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,865.09

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