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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,063.83, 71,848.08 and 28,190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,063.83, 71,848.08 and 28,190.52 is: 38,902.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,063.83 : 71,848.08 = 28,190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,063.83/71,848.08 = 28,190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,063.83x = 71,848.08 × 28,190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,063.83x = 2,025,434,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,434,736.20/52,063.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,902.91

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