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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,044.62, 71,821.76 and 28,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,044.62, 71,821.76 and 28,171.26 is: 38,876.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,044.62 : 71,821.76 = 28,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,044.62/71,821.76 = 28,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,044.62x = 71,821.76 × 28,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,044.62x = 2,023,309,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,309,333.76/52,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,876.44

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