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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,305.73, 72,181.96 and 28,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,305.73, 72,181.96 and 28,432.40 is: 39,236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,305.73 : 72,181.96 = 28,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,305.73/72,181.96 = 28,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,305.73x = 72,181.96 × 28,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,305.73x = 2,052,306,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,306,468.88/52,305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,236.74

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