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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,233.91, 72,082.79 and 28,360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,233.91, 72,082.79 and 28,360.59 is: 39,137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,233.91 : 72,082.79 = 28,360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,233.91/72,082.79 = 28,360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,233.91x = 72,082.79 × 28,360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,233.91x = 2,044,310,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,310,453.25/52,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,137.61

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