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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,106.46, 71,906.97 and 28,233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,106.46, 71,906.97 and 28,233.11 is: 38,961.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,106.46 : 71,906.97 = 28,233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,106.46/71,906.97 = 28,233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,106.46x = 71,906.97 × 28,233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,106.46x = 2,030,157,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,157,679.42/52,106.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,961.73

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