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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,222.16, 72,066.10 and 28,348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,222.16, 72,066.10 and 28,348.82 is: 39,121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,222.16 : 72,066.10 = 28,348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,222.16/72,066.10 = 28,348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,222.16x = 72,066.10 × 28,348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,222.16x = 2,042,988,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,988,897.00/52,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,121.11

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