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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,050.91, 71,829.66 and 28,177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,050.91, 71,829.66 and 28,177.06 is: 38,884.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,050.91 : 71,829.66 = 28,177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,050.91/71,829.66 = 28,177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,050.91x = 71,829.66 × 28,177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,050.91x = 2,023,948,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,948,639.60/52,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,884.02

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