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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,233.57, 72,082.85 and 28,360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,233.57, 72,082.85 and 28,360.44 is: 39,137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,233.57 : 72,082.85 = 28,360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,233.57/72,082.85 = 28,360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,233.57x = 72,082.85 × 28,360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,233.57x = 2,044,301,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,301,200.65/52,233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,137.69

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