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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,167.79, 71,991.68 and 28,294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,167.79, 71,991.68 and 28,294.47 is: 39,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,167.79 : 71,991.68 = 28,294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,167.79/71,991.68 = 28,294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,167.79x = 71,991.68 × 28,294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,167.79x = 2,036,966,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,966,500.75/52,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,046.44

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