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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,059.85, 71,842.61 and 28,186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,059.85, 71,842.61 and 28,186.45 is: 38,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,059.85 : 71,842.61 = 28,186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,059.85/71,842.61 = 28,186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,059.85x = 71,842.61 × 28,186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,059.85x = 2,024,988,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,988,025.49/52,059.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,897.31

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