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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,322.54, 72,205.20 and 28,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,322.54, 72,205.20 and 28,449.20 is: 39,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,322.54 : 72,205.20 = 28,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,322.54/72,205.20 = 28,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,322.54x = 72,205.20 × 28,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,322.54x = 2,054,180,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,180,175.84/52,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,259.95

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