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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,060.80, 71,843.96 and 28,187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,060.80, 71,843.96 and 28,187.51 is: 38,898.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,060.80 : 71,843.96 = 28,187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,060.80/71,843.96 = 28,187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,060.80x = 71,843.96 × 28,187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,060.80x = 2,025,101,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,101,840.78/52,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,898.78

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