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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,371.94, 72,271.62 and 28,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,371.94, 72,271.62 and 28,498 is: 39,326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,371.94 : 72,271.62 = 28,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,371.94/72,271.62 = 28,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,371.94x = 72,271.62 × 28,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,371.94x = 2,059,596,626.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,596,626.76/52,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,326.34

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