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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,284.63, 72,151.34 and 28,410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,284.63, 72,151.34 and 28,410.51 is: 39,205.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,284.63 : 72,151.34 = 28,410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,284.63/72,151.34 = 28,410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,284.63x = 72,151.34 × 28,410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,284.63x = 2,049,856,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,856,224.53/52,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,205.71

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