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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,097.67, 71,894.84 and 28,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,097.67, 71,894.84 and 28,224.14 is: 38,949.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,097.67 : 71,894.84 = 28,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,097.67/71,894.84 = 28,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,097.67x = 71,894.84 × 28,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,097.67x = 2,029,169,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,169,528.84/52,097.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,949.33

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