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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,214.93, 72,056.64 and 28,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,214.93, 72,056.64 and 28,341.60 is: 39,111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,214.93 : 72,056.64 = 28,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,214.93/72,056.64 = 28,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,214.93x = 72,056.64 × 28,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,214.93x = 2,042,200,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,200,468.22/52,214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,111.43

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