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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,150.19, 71,966.75 and 28,276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,150.19, 71,966.75 and 28,276.45 is: 39,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,150.19 : 71,966.75 = 28,276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,150.19/71,966.75 = 28,276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,150.19x = 71,966.75 × 28,276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,150.19x = 2,034,963,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,963,886.74/52,150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,021.22

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