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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,047.74, 78,098.94 and 28,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,047.74, 78,098.94 and 28,372.26 is: 42,573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,047.74 : 78,098.94 = 28,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,047.74/78,098.94 = 28,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,047.74x = 78,098.94 × 28,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,047.74x = 2,215,843,431.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,843,431.40/52,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,573.29

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