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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,265.96, 72,127.08 and 28,392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,265.96, 72,127.08 and 28,392.62 is: 39,181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,265.96 : 72,127.08 = 28,392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,265.96/72,127.08 = 28,392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,265.96x = 72,127.08 × 28,392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,265.96x = 2,047,876,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,876,954.47/52,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,181.85

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