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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,366.70, 72,266.92 and 28,493.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,366.70, 72,266.92 and 28,493.51 is: 39,321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,366.70 : 72,266.92 = 28,493.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,366.70/72,266.92 = 28,493.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,366.70x = 72,266.92 × 28,493.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,366.70x = 2,059,137,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,137,775.12/52,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,321.51

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