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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,206.41, 72,045.08 and 28,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,206.41, 72,045.08 and 28,333.08 is: 39,099.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,206.41 : 72,045.08 = 28,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,206.41/72,045.08 = 28,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,206.41x = 72,045.08 × 28,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,206.41x = 2,041,259,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,259,015.25/52,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,099.78

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