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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,211.26, 72,050.79 and 28,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,211.26, 72,050.79 and 28,337.32 is: 39,105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,211.26 : 72,050.79 = 28,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,211.26/72,050.79 = 28,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,211.26x = 72,050.79 × 28,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,211.26x = 2,041,725,932.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,725,932.23/52,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,105.09

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