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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,261.76, 72,118.51 and 28,388.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,261.76, 72,118.51 and 28,388.41 is: 39,174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,261.76 : 72,118.51 = 28,388.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,261.76/72,118.51 = 28,388.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,261.76x = 72,118.51 × 28,388.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,261.76x = 2,047,329,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,329,579.20/52,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,174.52

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