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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,292.99, 72,164.49 and 28,419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,292.99, 72,164.49 and 28,419.14 is: 39,218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,292.99 : 72,164.49 = 28,419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,292.99/72,164.49 = 28,419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,292.99x = 72,164.49 × 28,419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,292.99x = 2,050,852,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,852,744.34/52,292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,218.50

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