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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,306.67, 72,182.34 and 28,433.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,306.67, 72,182.34 and 28,433.94 is: 39,238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,306.67 : 72,182.34 = 28,433.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,306.67/72,182.34 = 28,433.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,306.67x = 72,182.34 × 28,433.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,306.67x = 2,052,428,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,428,324.62/52,306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,238.37

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