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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,106.73, 71,905.36 and 28,232.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,106.73, 71,905.36 and 28,232.89 is: 38,960.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,106.73 : 71,905.36 = 28,232.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,106.73/71,905.36 = 28,232.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,106.73x = 71,905.36 × 28,232.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,106.73x = 2,030,095,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,095,913.35/52,106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,960.34

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