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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,335.89, 72,221.46 and 28,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,335.89, 72,221.46 and 28,462.56 is: 39,277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,335.89 : 72,221.46 = 28,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,335.89/72,221.46 = 28,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,335.89x = 72,221.46 × 28,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,335.89x = 2,055,607,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,607,260.97/52,335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,277.20

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