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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,214.74, 72,056.41 and 28,341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,214.74, 72,056.41 and 28,341.41 is: 39,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,214.74 : 72,056.41 = 28,341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,214.74/72,056.41 = 28,341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,214.74x = 72,056.41 × 28,341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,214.74x = 2,042,180,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,180,464.82/52,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,111.19

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