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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,157.39, 71,977.23 and 28,284.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,157.39, 71,977.23 and 28,284.05 is: 39,032.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,157.39 : 71,977.23 = 28,284.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,157.39/71,977.23 = 28,284.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,157.39x = 71,977.23 × 28,284.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,157.39x = 2,035,807,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,807,752.12/52,157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,032.01

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