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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,041.62, 71,817.91 and 28,168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,041.62, 71,817.91 and 28,168.79 is: 38,873.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,041.62 : 71,817.91 = 28,168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,041.62/71,817.91 = 28,168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,041.62x = 71,817.91 × 28,168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,041.62x = 2,023,023,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,023,195.52/52,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,873.18

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