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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,250.91, 72,106.61 and 28,377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,250.91, 72,106.61 and 28,377.57 is: 39,161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,250.91 : 72,106.61 = 28,377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,250.91/72,106.61 = 28,377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,250.91x = 72,106.61 × 28,377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,250.91x = 2,046,210,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,210,501.25/52,250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,161.24

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