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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,150.14, 71,966.88 and 28,276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,150.14, 71,966.88 and 28,276.74 is: 39,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,150.14 : 71,966.88 = 28,276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,150.14/71,966.88 = 28,276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,150.14x = 71,966.88 × 28,276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,150.14x = 2,034,988,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,988,754.37/52,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,021.73

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