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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,068.46, 71,854.51 and 28,195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,068.46, 71,854.51 and 28,195.23 is: 38,909.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,068.46 : 71,854.51 = 28,195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,068.46/71,854.51 = 28,195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,068.46x = 71,854.51 × 28,195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,068.46x = 2,025,954,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,954,435.99/52,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,909.44

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