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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,056.99, 71,838.54 and 28,183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,056.99, 71,838.54 and 28,183.66 is: 38,893.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,056.99 : 71,838.54 = 28,183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,056.99/71,838.54 = 28,183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,056.99x = 71,838.54 × 28,183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,056.99x = 2,024,672,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,672,627.06/52,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,893.39

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