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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,056.76, 71,838.32 and 28,183.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,056.76, 71,838.32 and 28,183.43 is: 38,893.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,056.76 : 71,838.32 = 28,183.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,056.76/71,838.32 = 28,183.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,056.76x = 71,838.32 × 28,183.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,056.76x = 2,024,650,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,650,263.04/52,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,893.13

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