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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,233.11, 72,079.71 and 28,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,233.11, 72,079.71 and 28,359.27 is: 39,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,233.11 : 72,079.71 = 28,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,233.11/72,079.71 = 28,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,233.11x = 72,079.71 × 28,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,233.11x = 2,044,127,957.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,127,957.41/52,233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,134.72

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