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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,366.74, 72,266.84 and 28,493.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,366.74, 72,266.84 and 28,493.43 is: 39,321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,366.74 : 72,266.84 = 28,493.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,366.74/72,266.84 = 28,493.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,366.74x = 72,266.84 × 28,493.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,366.74x = 2,059,130,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,130,146.86/52,366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,321.34

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