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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,059.33, 71,841.78 and 28,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,059.33, 71,841.78 and 28,186 is: 38,896.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,059.33 : 71,841.78 = 28,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,059.33/71,841.78 = 28,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,059.33x = 71,841.78 × 28,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,059.33x = 2,024,932,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,932,411.08/52,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,896.63

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