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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,126.83, 71,934.96 and 28,253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,126.83, 71,934.96 and 28,253.49 is: 38,989.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,126.83 : 71,934.96 = 28,253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,126.83/71,934.96 = 28,253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,126.83x = 71,934.96 × 28,253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,126.83x = 2,032,413,673.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,413,673.01/52,126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,989.78

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