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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,068.90, 71,854.97 and 28,195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,068.90, 71,854.97 and 28,195.50 is: 38,909.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,068.90 : 71,854.97 = 28,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,068.90/71,854.97 = 28,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,068.90x = 71,854.97 × 28,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,068.90x = 2,025,986,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,986,447.36/52,068.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,909.73

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