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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,069.24, 71,855.19 and 28,195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,069.24, 71,855.19 and 28,195.37 is: 38,909.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,069.24 : 71,855.19 = 28,195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,069.24/71,855.19 = 28,195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,069.24x = 71,855.19 × 28,195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,069.24x = 2,025,983,309.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,983,309.19/52,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,909.41

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