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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,235.06, 72,083.97 and 28,361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,235.06, 72,083.97 and 28,361.25 is: 39,138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,235.06 : 72,083.97 = 28,361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,235.06/72,083.97 = 28,361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,235.06x = 72,083.97 × 28,361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,235.06x = 2,044,391,494.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,391,494.16/52,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,138.30

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