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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,036.58, 71,810.68 and 28,163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,036.58, 71,810.68 and 28,163.25 is: 38,865.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,036.58 : 71,810.68 = 28,163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,036.58/71,810.68 = 28,163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,036.58x = 71,810.68 × 28,163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,036.58x = 2,022,422,133.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,422,133.51/52,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,865.39

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