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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,168.88, 71,991.96 and 28,294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,168.88, 71,991.96 and 28,294.64 is: 39,046.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,168.88 : 71,991.96 = 28,294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,168.88/71,991.96 = 28,294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,168.88x = 71,991.96 × 28,294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,168.88x = 2,036,986,591.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,986,591.09/52,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,046.01

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