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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,250.36, 72,105.48 and 28,377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,250.36, 72,105.48 and 28,377.04 is: 39,160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,250.36 : 72,105.48 = 28,377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,250.36/72,105.48 = 28,377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,250.36x = 72,105.48 × 28,377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,250.36x = 2,046,140,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,140,090.18/52,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,160.31

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