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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,106.67, 71,906.73 and 28,233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,106.67, 71,906.73 and 28,233.27 is: 38,961.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,106.67 : 71,906.73 = 28,233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,106.67/71,906.73 = 28,233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,106.67x = 71,906.73 × 28,233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,106.67x = 2,030,162,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,162,122.91/52,106.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,961.66

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