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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,050.88, 71,830.37 and 28,177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,050.88, 71,830.37 and 28,177.49 is: 38,885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,050.88 : 71,830.37 = 28,177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,050.88/71,830.37 = 28,177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,050.88x = 71,830.37 × 28,177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,050.88x = 2,023,999,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,999,571.06/52,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,885.02

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