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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,369.74, 72,269.07 and 28,496.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,369.74, 72,269.07 and 28,496.47 is: 39,324.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,369.74 : 72,269.07 = 28,496.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,369.74/72,269.07 = 28,496.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,369.74x = 72,269.07 × 28,496.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,369.74x = 2,059,413,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,413,385.18/52,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,324.49

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