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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,266.94, 72,128.88 and 28,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,266.94, 72,128.88 and 28,394.08 is: 39,184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,266.94 : 72,128.88 = 28,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,266.94/72,128.88 = 28,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,266.94x = 72,128.88 × 28,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,266.94x = 2,048,033,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,033,189.03/52,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,184.10

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