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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,364.85, 72,265.05 and 28,493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,364.85, 72,265.05 and 28,493.07 is: 39,321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,364.85 : 72,265.05 = 28,493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,364.85/72,265.05 = 28,493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,364.85x = 72,265.05 × 28,493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,364.85x = 2,059,052,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,052,985.74/52,364.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,321.28

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