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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,266.65, 72,127.58 and 28,393.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,266.65, 72,127.58 and 28,393.49 is: 39,182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,266.65 : 72,127.58 = 28,393.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,266.65/72,127.58 = 28,393.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,266.65x = 72,127.58 × 28,393.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,266.65x = 2,047,953,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,953,759.81/52,266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,182.81

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