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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,146.46, 71,961.77 and 28,273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,146.46, 71,961.77 and 28,273.06 is: 39,016.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,146.46 : 71,961.77 = 28,273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,146.46/71,961.77 = 28,273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,146.46x = 71,961.77 × 28,273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,146.46x = 2,034,579,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,579,440.92/52,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,016.64

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