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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,047.46, 71,825.47 and 28,174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,047.46, 71,825.47 and 28,174.33 is: 38,880.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,047.46 : 71,825.47 = 28,174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,047.46/71,825.47 = 28,174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,047.46x = 71,825.47 × 28,174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,047.46x = 2,023,634,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,634,494.19/52,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,880.56

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