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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,068.68, 71,854.66 and 28,195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,068.68, 71,854.66 and 28,195.55 is: 38,909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,068.68 : 71,854.66 = 28,195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,068.68/71,854.66 = 28,195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,068.68x = 71,854.66 × 28,195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,068.68x = 2,025,981,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,981,658.76/52,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,909.79

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