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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,124.88, 71,930.39 and 28,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,124.88, 71,930.39 and 28,251.04 is: 38,985.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,124.88 : 71,930.39 = 28,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,124.88/71,930.39 = 28,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,124.88x = 71,930.39 × 28,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,124.88x = 2,032,108,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,108,325.11/52,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,985.38

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