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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,063.54, 71,847.78 and 28,190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,063.54, 71,847.78 and 28,190.44 is: 38,902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,063.54 : 71,847.78 = 28,190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,063.54/71,847.78 = 28,190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,063.54x = 71,847.78 × 28,190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,063.54x = 2,025,420,531.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,420,531.22/52,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,902.86

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