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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,284.69, 72,152.73 and 28,411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,284.69, 72,152.73 and 28,411.45 is: 39,207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,284.69 : 72,152.73 = 28,411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,284.69/72,152.73 = 28,411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,284.69x = 72,152.73 × 28,411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,284.69x = 2,049,963,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,963,500.38/52,284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,207.72

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