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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,068.47, 71,854.82 and 28,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,068.47, 71,854.82 and 28,195.14 is: 38,909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,068.47 : 71,854.82 = 28,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,068.47/71,854.82 = 28,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,068.47x = 71,854.82 × 28,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,068.47x = 2,025,956,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,956,780.06/52,068.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,909.48

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