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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,279.83, 72,145.13 and 28,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,279.83, 72,145.13 and 28,406.68 is: 39,200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,279.83 : 72,145.13 = 28,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,279.83/72,145.13 = 28,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,279.83x = 72,145.13 × 28,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,279.83x = 2,049,403,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,403,118.71/52,279.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,200.65

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