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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,222.59, 72,066.99 and 28,349.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,222.59, 72,066.99 and 28,349.09 is: 39,121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,222.59 : 72,066.99 = 28,349.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,222.59/72,066.99 = 28,349.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,222.59x = 72,066.99 × 28,349.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,222.59x = 2,043,033,585.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,033,585.54/52,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,121.64

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