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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,370.74, 72,270.44 and 28,497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,370.74, 72,270.44 and 28,497.48 is: 39,325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,370.74 : 72,270.44 = 28,497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,370.74/72,270.44 = 28,497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,370.74x = 72,270.44 × 28,497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,370.74x = 2,059,525,418.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,525,418.49/52,370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,325.88

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