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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,050.64, 71,829.56 and 28,177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,050.64, 71,829.56 and 28,177.14 is: 38,884.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,050.64 : 71,829.56 = 28,177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,050.64/71,829.56 = 28,177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,050.64x = 71,829.56 × 28,177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,050.64x = 2,023,951,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,951,497.82/52,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,884.28

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