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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,140.96, 71,954.19 and 28,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,140.96, 71,954.19 and 28,267.56 is: 39,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,140.96 : 71,954.19 = 28,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,140.96/71,954.19 = 28,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,140.96x = 71,954.19 × 28,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,140.96x = 2,033,969,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,969,383.08/52,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,009.05

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