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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,369.40, 72,270.63 and 28,496.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,369.40, 72,270.63 and 28,496.19 is: 39,325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,369.40 : 72,270.63 = 28,496.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,369.40/72,270.63 = 28,496.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,369.40x = 72,270.63 × 28,496.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,369.40x = 2,059,437,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,437,603.90/52,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,325.21

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