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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,254.91, 72,110.58 and 28,381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,254.91, 72,110.58 and 28,381.07 is: 39,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,254.91 : 72,110.58 = 28,381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,254.91/72,110.58 = 28,381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,254.91x = 72,110.58 × 28,381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,254.91x = 2,046,575,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,575,418.72/52,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,165.23

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