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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,325.13, 72,209.49 and 28,451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,325.13, 72,209.49 and 28,451.86 is: 39,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,325.13 : 72,209.49 = 28,451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,325.13/72,209.49 = 28,451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,325.13x = 72,209.49 × 28,451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,325.13x = 2,054,494,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,494,300.15/52,325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,264.01

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