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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,065.11, 71,849.50 and 28,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,065.11, 71,849.50 and 28,191.24 is: 38,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,065.11 : 71,849.50 = 28,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,065.11/71,849.50 = 28,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,065.11x = 71,849.50 × 28,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,065.11x = 2,025,526,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,526,427.90/52,065.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,903.72

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