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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,392.95, 72,367.19 and 38,029.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,392.95, 72,367.19 and 38,029.83 is: 52,528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,392.95 : 72,367.19 = 38,029.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,392.95/72,367.19 = 38,029.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,392.95x = 72,367.19 × 38,029.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,392.95x = 2,752,111,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,111,933.28/52,392.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,528.29

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