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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,068.65, 71,854.63 and 28,195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,068.65, 71,854.63 and 28,195.25 is: 38,909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,068.65 : 71,854.63 = 28,195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,068.65/71,854.63 = 28,195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,068.65x = 71,854.63 × 28,195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,068.65x = 2,025,958,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,958,826.75/52,068.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,909.38

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