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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,298.83, 72,171.95 and 28,425.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,298.83, 72,171.95 and 28,425.65 is: 39,227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,298.83 : 72,171.95 = 28,425.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,298.83/72,171.95 = 28,425.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,298.83x = 72,171.95 × 28,425.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,298.83x = 2,051,534,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,534,590.52/52,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,227.16

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