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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,214.59, 72,056.21 and 28,341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,214.59, 72,056.21 and 28,341.27 is: 39,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,214.59 : 72,056.21 = 28,341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,214.59/72,056.21 = 28,341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,214.59x = 72,056.21 × 28,341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,214.59x = 2,042,164,502.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,164,502.79/52,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,110.99

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