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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,218.14, 72,059.08 and 28,344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,218.14, 72,059.08 and 28,344.30 is: 39,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,218.14 : 72,059.08 = 28,344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,218.14/72,059.08 = 28,344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,218.14x = 72,059.08 × 28,344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,218.14x = 2,042,464,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,464,181.24/52,218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,114.07

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