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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,233.76, 72,082.97 and 28,360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,233.76, 72,082.97 and 28,360.45 is: 39,137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,233.76 : 72,082.97 = 28,360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,233.76/72,082.97 = 28,360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,233.76x = 72,082.97 × 28,360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,233.76x = 2,044,305,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,305,466.54/52,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,137.63

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