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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,134.95, 71,946.60 and 28,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,134.95, 71,946.60 and 28,262 is: 39,001.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,134.95 : 71,946.60 = 28,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,134.95/71,946.60 = 28,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,134.95x = 71,946.60 × 28,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,134.95x = 2,033,354,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,354,809.20/52,134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,001.76

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