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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,095.72, 71,891.96 and 28,222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,095.72, 71,891.96 and 28,222.98 is: 38,947.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,095.72 : 71,891.96 = 28,222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,095.72/71,891.96 = 28,222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,095.72x = 71,891.96 × 28,222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,095.72x = 2,029,005,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,005,349.24/52,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,947.64

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