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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,064.67, 71,849.73 and 28,191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,064.67, 71,849.73 and 28,191.85 is: 38,905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,064.67 : 71,849.73 = 28,191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,064.67/71,849.73 = 28,191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,064.67x = 71,849.73 × 28,191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,064.67x = 2,025,576,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,576,736.80/52,064.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,905.01

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