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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,356.94, 72,253.44 and 28,483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,356.94, 72,253.44 and 28,483.63 is: 39,307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,356.94 : 72,253.44 = 28,483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,356.94/72,253.44 = 28,483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,356.94x = 72,253.44 × 28,483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,356.94x = 2,058,040,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,040,251.19/52,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,307.88

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