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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,216.59, 72,058.97 and 28,343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,216.59, 72,058.97 and 28,343.27 is: 39,113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,216.59 : 72,058.97 = 28,343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,216.59/72,058.97 = 28,343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,216.59x = 72,058.97 × 28,343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,216.59x = 2,042,386,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,386,340.62/52,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,113.74

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