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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,044.15, 71,821.11 and 28,170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,044.15, 71,821.11 and 28,170.82 is: 38,875.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,044.15 : 71,821.11 = 28,170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,044.15/71,821.11 = 28,170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,044.15x = 71,821.11 × 28,170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,044.15x = 2,023,259,562.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,259,562.01/52,044.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,875.83

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