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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,049.58, 71,828.33 and 28,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,049.58, 71,828.33 and 28,176.24 is: 38,883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,049.58 : 71,828.33 = 28,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,049.58/71,828.33 = 28,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,049.58x = 71,828.33 × 28,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,049.58x = 2,023,852,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,852,264.88/52,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,883.16

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