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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,050.04, 71,829.24 and 28,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,050.04, 71,829.24 and 28,177 is: 38,884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,050.04 : 71,829.24 = 28,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,050.04/71,829.24 = 28,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,050.04x = 71,829.24 × 28,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,050.04x = 2,023,932,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,932,495.48/52,050.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,884.36

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