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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,068.92, 71,855.14 and 28,195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,068.92, 71,855.14 and 28,195.58 is: 38,909.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,068.92 : 71,855.14 = 28,195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,068.92/71,855.14 = 28,195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,068.92x = 71,855.14 × 28,195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,068.92x = 2,025,997,348.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,997,348.28/52,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,909.92

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