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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,108.46, 71,909.73 and 28,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,108.46, 71,909.73 and 28,235.11 is: 38,964.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,108.46 : 71,909.73 = 28,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,108.46/71,909.73 = 28,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,108.46x = 71,909.73 × 28,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,108.46x = 2,030,379,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,379,136.62/52,108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,964.48

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