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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,256.66, 72,114.31 and 28,382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,256.66, 72,114.31 and 28,382.82 is: 39,168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,256.66 : 72,114.31 = 28,382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,256.66/72,114.31 = 28,382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,256.66x = 72,114.31 × 28,382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,256.66x = 2,046,807,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,807,245.20/52,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,168.36

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