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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,243.62, 72,094.14 and 28,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,243.62, 72,094.14 and 28,369.68 is: 39,149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,243.62 : 72,094.14 = 28,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,243.62/72,094.14 = 28,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,243.62x = 72,094.14 × 28,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,243.62x = 2,045,287,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,287,681.68/52,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,149.04

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