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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,250.76, 72,106.25 and 28,377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,250.76, 72,106.25 and 28,377.83 is: 39,161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,250.76 : 72,106.25 = 28,377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,250.76/72,106.25 = 28,377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,250.76x = 72,106.25 × 28,377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,250.76x = 2,046,218,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,218,402.02/52,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,161.51

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