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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,994.31, 79,513.20 and 28,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,994.31, 79,513.20 and 28,027.68 is: 42,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,994.31 : 79,513.20 = 28,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,994.31/79,513.20 = 28,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,994.31x = 79,513.20 × 28,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,994.31x = 2,228,570,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,570,525.38/52,994.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,053.02

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